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Clemson Results a Schedule
Middle Tennessee September 5 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W, 37-14
Georgia Tech September 10 Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA L, 27-30
Boston College September 19 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W, 2S-7
Texas Christian September 26 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC
L, 10-14
Players & Coaches Maryland Dabo Swinney, Head Coach 22,23 Clemson Assistant Coaches 25-27 October 3 Today's Game 2,3 Byrd Stadium Clemson Football Staff Family 28,29 Clemson & Virginia Stats, Results, & Schedules 4 College Park, MD Clemson Football Support Staff 32,33 Kavell Conner (Senior Spotlight) 6,7 L, 21-24 Meet the Tiger Veterans 49-51 Jeremy Campbell (Senior Spotlight) 9 Meet the Tiger Rookies 53 Senior Veteran Reserves (Senior Spotlight) 11 Meet the Tiger Reserves 53 Wake Forest C J. Spiller Accomplishments 13 Clemson Alphabetical Roster 55 Q&A With Richard Jackson 15 October 1 Clemson Numerical Roster 57 Tiger Band ("The Band That Shakes the Southland") 97 Memorial Stadium Probable Starting Lineups 57 W Clemson, SC Mike Freeman (Baseball Spotlight) 101 Virginia Numerical Roster 57 W, 38-3 Michelle Nance (Rowing Spotlight) 103 Virginia Profile 58 WestZone Initiative Progress 104,105 Meet the Cavaliers 59 Dan Brooks (Coaching & Military Appreciation Day Spotlight) 110,111 Virginia Alphabetical Roster 61 Miami (FU The Last Word (2009 Senior Class) 112 October 24 Tiger Traditions Land Shark Stadium Memorial Stadium ("Death Valley") 36,37 Miami Gardens, FL
Hill IJ IOTI Athletic Website Running Down the 40,41 W , 40-37 ClemsonTigers.com WestZone 42,43 Tim Bourret, Brian Hennessy All-Americans 90 First-Round Draft Picks 91 Coastal Carolina Layout & Design Ticket Information Super Bowl Champions 92 October 31 Brian Hennessy 1-800-CLEMSON Pro Bowl Players 93 Memorial Stadium Program Manager Alma Mater 97 Clemson, SC Lynn Sparks Program Price W, 49-3 $5 on Gameday Also Inside Cover Design Board of Trustees 16 John Schaffhauser (Canton, MS) $6 by Mail Florida State James F. Barker, President 17 November 7 Staff Dr. Terry Don Phillips, Athletic Director 1 Mailing Address Memorial Stadium Ashley W. Adams, Sam Blackman, Heath Stadium & Parking Information 35 Clemson, SC Bradley, Chandler Carver, Brittney Earle, Clemson SID Office Memorial Stadium Records 39 40-24 Chelsea Earle, Katrina Eddie, Jeff Kallin, Libby W, P.O. Box 632 Strength & Conditioning 46,47 Kenn, Vickie Long, Trey McCurry, Maddie Opponent Results & Schedules, 2009 63 McGlone, William Qualkinbush, Philip Sikes, Clemson, SC 29633 ACC Results & Schedule, 2009 63 Kristin Watkins, Amanda Wolk N.C. State Clemson University Profile 65 November 14 Contributing Photographers Vickery Hall (Student-Athlete Enrichment Program) 66,67 Carter-Finley Stadium Frank Alexander, Trent Allen, Kevin Bray, NCAA Compliance 69 Raleigh, NC Rex Cliffe, Mark Brown, Kerry Capps, Eddie 70-73 Athletic Department Staff W, 43-23 Crammer, Frankie Creel, Tommy Crumpton, IPTAY Board of Directors 76,77 Julie Eudy, Jim Graham, Zach Hanby, Chase Hunter, Charlie Jordan, Dave Lewis, Roy History of IPTAY 76 Philpott, Tom Priddy, Randy Rampey, Ken Heisman Donors 78 \ Virginia Rutnard, Charlie Smith, Vern Verna, Bob Donors 79 ¥ WestZone November 21 Waldrop, Patrick Wright, NFL. Vehicle Donors 80,81 v Memorial Stadium Video Staff 83 Clemson, SC Printing Student Managers 84 3:30 PM Electric City Printing (Anderson, SC) Student Athletic Trainers 85 On the Cover Cheerleaders 86 On the cover of today's program are senior Rally Cats 87 South Carolina linebackers Jeremy Campbell (#48) and Bowl Schedule, 2009-10 89 November 28 Kavell Conner (#33), who is a native of Radio Networks Affiliates 95 Williams Bnce Stadium Richmond, VA. Also featured are various All-Sports Schedule 99 Columbia, SC military pictures, as Clemson celebrates TBA Military Appreciation Day. Photo-of-the-Week 107
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Clemson vs. Virginia Series The record is 43 in a row held by Notre Dame over
Appreciation • 36-8-1 mm Clemson holds a commanding lead in the Navy, a streak that ended in 2007. series with Virginia, but the Cavaliers hold an 8-7-1 Virginia has gained its most success against Clem- Today is Military Appreciation Day as presented by
advantage since 1 or since Clemson the first son the has been in September. Virginia the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Program. Clemson will rec- 990, won when game ognize and honor our fallen soldiers, veterans, and current 29 games of the series. Virginia's last win in the series has celebrated five of its eight wins over the Tigers military personnel serving in our armed forces during pre- took place in 2004 in Charlottesville by a score of 30- in the month of September, including its last win in game and halftime ceremonies. 1 on a Thursday night. Memorial Stadium in 2001, a game it won with just Prior to kickoff, the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Programs • This is the first meeting between the two teams at one second left on the clock. Virginia is 5-1 against will provide the flyover after the National Anthem. The Clemson since the 2003 season, when the Tigers the Tigers in the month of September since 1 990, but South Carolina National Guard designed the coin that will were victorious in overtime by a score of 30-27 on a just 3-6-1 in October and November. be used in the pregame coin toss. The commemorative coin has 78 stars in honor of the 78 soldiers killed from walkoff touchdown pass from Charlie Whitehurst to Clemson is 26-3-1 against Virginia in October and
South Carolina in the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Kevin Youngblood. November all-time, but just 10-5 in September. The
All veterans and current soldiers from both schools • TheTigers won the first 29 games in the series before Tigers are 19-3-1 against Virginia in Memorial Sta- are invited to participate in halftime ceremonies by gath- Virginia cracked the win column with a 20-7 victory dium and 16-5 in Charlottesville. Clemson won in ering outside the stadium behind the East endzone score- in Charlottesville in 1990. Ironically, Clemson's first Richmond, VA in 1971 by a score of 32-15, the only board with five minutes left before halftime. Everyone
win in the history of the series (in 1 was also by a neutral-site game in the history of the series. must get their hand stamped prior to exiting the stadium 955) so they can gather between the scoreboard and the Scroll score of 20-7. Clemson's 29-game winning streak be- Clemson won last year's game in Charlottesville by of Honor Memorial located across the street. tween 1 955-90 is tied for the fourth-longest winning a score of 13-3. The only touchdown was the result
Halftime ceremonies will feature the parade of veter- streak in NCAA history for one team over another. of a scoring pass from C.J. Spi Her to Tyler Grisham. ans and current soldiers onto the field by walking down the Hill, the introduction of families of fallen soldiers from
South Carolina, the placement of a wreath, helmet, and boots to signify the fallen soldier, a 21 -gun salute by the
Clemson Company-C-4 Pershing Rifles, the playing of
"Taps," and Armed Forces Service medley by Tiger Band. Tiger fans also have the opportunity to take part by purchasing this year's Military Appreciation Day t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt will go towards the ROTC programs at Clemson University.
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Atlantic Division Standings Team ACC Overall Home Away Neutral
1. Clemson 5-2 7-3 5-1 2-2 0-0
2. Boston College 4-2 7-3 6-0 1-3 0-0
3. Florida State 3-4 5-5 2-3 3-2 0-0
4. Wake Forest 2-5 4-7 4-3 0-4 0-0
5. N.C. State 1-5 4-6 4-3 0-3 0-0 Maryland 1-5 2-8 2-4 0-4 0-0
Coastal Division Standings
Team ACC Overall Home Away Neutral
1. Georgia Tech 7-1 10-1 5-0 5-1 0-0
2. Virginia Tech 4-2 7-3 4-1 3-1 0-1
3. Miami (FL) 4-3 7-3 4-1 3-2 0-0
4. North Carolina 3-3 7-3 5-2 2-1 0-0 Duke 3-3 5-5 2-3 3-2 0-0
6. Virginia 2-4 3-7 1-5 2-2 0-0
Note: Standings above and stats below are through games
of November 14, all times are PM and EST.
Last Week's Results
Boston College 14 at Virginia 10
Clemson 43 at N.C. State 23
Georgia Tech 49 at Duke 10
Spiller had his second career passing touchdown last Tigers Have Won Five in a Row Florida State 41 at Wake Forest 28 Virginia Tech 36 at Maryland 9 weekend at N.C. State. The Tigers have won five games in a row, Clem- Miami (FL) 24 at North Carolina 33 • Clemson and Virginia will not meet again until 201 3, son's longest winning streak in Dabo Swinney's brief
when the two teams meet in Charlottesville. The tenure. It is the Tigers' longest winning streak since Today's Schedule Cavaliers will not travel again until 2014. they six in in 2006. big £SPN2 to Clemson won a row A improvement on North Carolina at Boston College 12:00 ESPNU offense has had a lot to do with Clemson's winning Duke at Miami (FL) 12:00
Rayc ,m Clemson Can Clinch Atlantic Division Title streak. TheTigers have scored at least 38 points in five Maryland at Florida State 12:00 AK Virginia at Clemson 3:30 Clemson has a chance to clinch the ACC Atlantic straight games, a first in the program's long history. ES U N.C. State at Virginia Tech ™ 3:30 Division title with a win over Virginia this afternoon. In the last five games, Clemson has averaged 42.0
TheTigers have a 5-2 ACC record, a half game ahead of points per game, 425.8 yards per game, 6.9 yards per Team Stats Boston College, who is 4-2. But even if Boston College play, and 220.6 passing yards per game. Clemson has Yards Points wins its last two games and both teams finish with the seen its rushing average improve from 135.2 yards Team Off. Def. Off. Def. same ACC record, the Tigers would own the tiebreaker per game in the first five games to 205.2 in the last Boston College 334.8 326.6 27.7 18.5 17.9 by virtue of their 25-7 victory over Boston College at five contests. Clemson has gained at least 200 pass- Clemson 371.2 299.3 33.0 Duke 360.9 342.8 25.2 26.1 Memorial Stadium on September 19. ing yards and 200 rushing yards in each of the last two Florida State 437.8 436.8 31.9 30.6 Clemson was in a similar position when it faced games. The Tigers are 52-0-1 when they have at least Georgia Tech 449.6 346.5 36.0 23.5 Boston College in 2007 in the final of the yards of in history. home game 200 each Maryland 311.1 399.9 21.3 32.7 year. Had the Tigers won that game, they would have Miami (FL) 405.3 327.7 31.5 24.2 gone to the ACC Championship game. But the Eagles, Clemson's Offensive Improvement North Carolina 297.8 268.0 23.4 16.2 Category 1-5 6-10 behind Matt Ryan, defeated Clemson 20-17 and won Games Games N.C. State 413.2 345.7 32.6 30.9 Record 2-3 5-0 Virginia 266.7 345.2 19.8 24.0 the next week to capture the Atlantic Division title. Points Per Game 24.0 42.0 Virginia Tech 377.9 304.7 29.7 16.6 The Tigers have not won an ACC Championship Total Offense 316.6 425.8 Wake Forest 394.7 376.5 24.6 25.5 since 1991 when a defense led by future NFL players Plays Per Game 70.6 62.8 Brentson Buckner, Levon Kirkland, and Chester Mc- Yards Per Play 4.5 6.9 Rushing Leaders Glockton led the nation in rushing defense. TheTigers Rushing Yards Per Game 135.2 205.2 Rk Player Team Car. Yards TD Y/G Yards Per Carry 3.5 5.8 were 9-1-1 in the regular season that year and had a 1. Ryan Williams VAT 212 1235 1 123.5
Passing Yards Per Game 181.4 220.6 2. Jonathan Dwyer GAT 183 1203 1 109.4 6-0-1 ACC mark, good enough for the league champi- Completions-Attempts 77-158 84-133 3. Montel Harris BOC 221 1081 13 108.1 onship. Clemson defeated Maryland in the final home Completion % 48.7 63.2 4. C.J. Spiller CU 153 836 6 83.6 game on November 16, and that was the last time the Passing TDs/lnterceptions 5/6 14/4 5. Josh Nesbitt GAT 218 847 16 77.0 Tigers clinched type of title at Memorial Stadium. Efficiency 93.8 161.6 any Passing 6. Toney Baker NCS 1 33 664 6 66.4 Clemson has more ACC Championships (13) than any other school. The Tigers also won the Southern Spiller 1 40 All-Purpose Yards Shy of 7,000 Passing Leaders Rk Player Team Cm. Att. Yards TD Y/G Conference Championship in 1940 and 1948 along Today is C.J. Spiller's final home game, and fittingly 1. Christian Ponder FSU 227 330 2717 14 301.9 with the SIAA title in 1900 and 1902, giving the pro- he has a chance to reach a landmark feat. Spiller en- 2. Jacory Harris MIA 190 313 2655 19 265.5 gram 1 7 conference championships in its history. ters the game against Virginia with 6,860 career all- 3. Thaddeus Lewis DUK 226 364 2640 16 264.0
The Tigers cannot clinch an ACC Championship purpose yards and needs just 140 to reach 7,000 for his 4. Riley Skinner WFU 236 362 2788 21 253.5 by defeating Virginia, but they can clinch the division career. If he does, he will become just the fifth player 5. Russell Wilson NCS 189 325 2534 26 253.4 title and advance to the ACC Championship game. in NCAA history to reach 7,000 all-purpose yards. The 6. ChrisTurner UMD 169 286 1968 10 218.7
Five times previously Clemson has celebrated an ACC others to do it are Brandon West, currently of Western Receiving Leaders Championship with a win at Clemson. Michigan, Napoleon McCallum (Navy), DeAngelo Wil- Rk Player Team Rec. Yards TD Y/G liams (Memphis), and Ricky Williams (Texas). 1. Demaryius Thomas GAT 39 950 6 86.4 ACC Title-Clinching Wins in Death Valley Spiller owns 26 career Tiger records. He became 2. Donovan Varner DUK 46 708 5 70.8 Year Opponent Score the Tigers' single-season all-purpose yardage leader 3. Torrey Smith UMD 48 685 4 68.5 1959 Wake Forest 33-31 4. Marshall Williams WFU 52 748 5 68.0 last weekend at N.C. State and has 1 ,952 for the season. 1966 South Carolina 35-10 5. ConnerVernon DUK 44 601 3 66.8 He also became the first Tiger to throw a touchdown 1981 Maryland 21-7 6. Bert Reed FSU 51 653 65.3 1987 Maryland 45-16 pass, rush for a touchdown, and catch a touchdown 1991 Maryland 40-7 pass in the same game against an FBS opponent.
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Clemson Opp. Associated Press USA Today Category Virginia Opp.
"''Tense 3712 2993 (November 15, 2009) (November 15, 2009) Total Offense 2667 3452 663 677 Rk Team Plays 655 728 -V s Rk Team Yards/Play 5.6 4.4 1. Florida (36) 1. Florida (48) Yards/Play 4.1 4.7
Yards/Game 371.2 299.3 2. Alabama (14) 2. Texas (4) Yards/Game 266.7 345.2 3. Alabama Rushing Yards/Game 1 70.2 1 32.0 3. Texas (10) (7) Rushing Yards/Game 93.6 165.6 Passing Yards/Game 201.0 167.3 4 Texas Christian 4. Texas Christian Passing Yards/Game 173.1 179.6 5. Cincinnati Passing Efficiency 128.0 101.6 5 Cincinnati Passing Efficiency 97.3 104.6 6. Boise State First Downs/Game 1 8.3 1 6.2 6. Boise State First Downs/Game 15.4 18.7 7. Georgia Tech Points/Game 33.0 17.9 7 Georgia Tech Points/Game 19.8 24.0 8. Ohio State Touchdowns 40 21 8. Pittsbu rgh Touchdowns 22 26 9. Pittsburgh Field Goals 18-26 11-14 9 Ohio State Field Goals 15-17 20-26 10. Louisiana State Punting Average 39.1 37.4 1 Louisiana State Punting Average 39.8 39.1 11. Oregon 28-177 19-153 Punt Returns 22-318 16-210 1 1 Oregon Punt Returns 12. Penn State 50-917 35-717 Kickoff Returns 30-720 61-1207 1 2. Oklahoma State Kickoff Returns 13. Oklahoma State 59-568 68-638 Penalties 51-453 65-514 1 3. Penn State Penalties 14. Wisconsin Turnovers 19 25 14. Stanford Turnovers 16 19 15. Iowa Third-Down Conversion % 39.0 36.0 15. Iowa Third-Down Conversion % 31.1 35.4 1 ^ Vircjini3 Tech Time of Possession/Game 28:52 31:08 16. Virginia Tech Time of Possession/Game 26:51 33:09 17. Stanford Interceptions By Defense 20-342 10-73 17. Wisconsin Interceptions By Defense 11-171 8-133 18. Brigham Young iacKS 26-159 16-135 Sacks 19-123 32-247 18. Clemson 19. Clemson 19. Brigham Young 20. Oregon State Rushing Rushing 20. Oregon State 21. Southern California Player Car. Yards Avg. LG # Player Car. Yards Avg. TD LG 21. Miami (FL) 22. Houston # TD Jackson 79 5.3 2 34 28 CJ.Spiller 153 836 5.5 6 66 22. Southern California 23. Utah 31 Rashawn 420 4.3 23 Andre Ellington 52 366 7.0 2 55 23. Utah 24. Miami (FL) 5 Mikell Simpson 66 286 5 20 8 Jamie Harper 63 303 4.8 3 69 24. Houston 25. Nebraska 10 Jameel Sewell 109 106 1.0 5 29 6 JacobyFord 13 101 7.8 2 17 25. Rutgers North Carolina 25 Torrey Mack 23 73 3.2 22 Clemson 372 1702 4.6 15 69 Virginia 333 936 2.8 13 34 Opponents 401 1320 3.3 4 82 Opponents 417 1656 4.0 14 70
Passing Passing
# Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG # Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG
11 Kyle Parker 146 270 1848 9 16 77 10 Jameel Sewell 134 253 1568 7 6 69
3 Willy Korn 12 17 90 1 1 18 6 MarcVerica 28 63 156 1 17 Clemson 161 291 2010 10 19 77 Virginia 164 322 1731 8 6 69 Opponents 137 276 1673 20 13 69 Opponents 1 70 311 1796 11 8 52
Receiving Receiving # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG 6 JacobyFord 39 548 14.1 4 77 18 KrisBurd 24 323 13.5 1 31 86 Michael Palmer 27 303 11.2 3 22 5 Mikell Simpson 24 184 7.7 37
28 CJ. Spiller 24 382 15.9 4 63 31 Rashawn Jackson 23 193 8.4 34
21 XavierDye 12 205 17.1 3 43 4 Vic Hall 22 253 11.5 1 29 Clemson 161 2010 12.5 19 77 Virginia 164 1731 10.6 6 69 Opponents 137 1673 12.2 13 69 Opponents 170 1796 10.6 8 52
Tackles Tackles
# Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. # Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. 2 DeAndre McDaniel 71 2-3 1-1 8-128 53 Steve Greer 80 6-22 1-9 20 Brandon Maye 70 5-24 3-7 1-2 49 Darren Childs 73 2-4 12 Marcus Gilchrist 67 1-6 1-6 98 Nate Collins 66 8.5-40 5-35 1-32 33 Kavell Conner 63 4-10 1-7 0-29 28 Rodney McLeod 53 3-10 99 Jarvis Jenkins 52 10-25 1-9 19 Ras-IDowling 45 2.5-9 1-6 3-70 31 RashardHall 49 3-3 5-67 45 Denzel Burrell 41 1^ 1-4 7 Ricky Sapp 46 10-50 4-32 40 Corey Mosley 37 1-1 1-2 93 Da'Quan Bowers 36 8-31 3-20 96 Nick Jenkins 36 1-8 1-8 8 Jamie Cumble 35 2.5-14 1.5-12 94 MattConrath 34 4-10 1-3 40 Andre Branch 33 7-46 1-6 17 Brandon Woods 33 0.5-1
Results & Schedule Results & Schedule Date Opponent W-L Score Date Opponent W-L Score 9-5 Middle Tennessee W 37-14 9 S William & Mary L 14-26
9-10 * at Georgia Tech L 27-30 9-12 Texas Christian L 14-30 9-19 * Boston College W 25-7 9-19 at Southern Mississippi L 34-37 9-26 Texas Christian L 10-14 10-3 * at North Carolina W 16-3 10-3 * at Maryland L 21-24 10-10 Indiana w 47-7 * ~ 20-9 10-17 * Wake Forest W 38-3 10-17 at Maryland w 10-24 * at Miami (FL) W M0-37 1 0-24 * Georgia Tech L 9-34 10-31 Coastal Carolina W 49-3 10-31 "Duke L 17-28 11-7 "Florida State W 40-24 11-7 * at Miami (FL) L 17-52 11-14 * at N.C State W 43-23 11-14 * Boston College L 10-14
Date Opponent TV Time Date Opponent TV Time 11-21 * Virginia ABC 3:30 11-21 *at Clemson ABC 3:30
11-28 at South Carolina 11-28 * Virginia Tech Graduate offensive guard Thomas Austin, who will play * * - ACC game; A - one overtime; Note: All times are PM and his final game in Memorial Stadium today, is a big reason - ACC game; Note: All times are PM and EST; home
EST, home games in bold. Clemson is averaging 33.0 points per game this season. games in bold.
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Full Name Kavell Rashad Conner Major Sociology Jersey #33 Position Linebacker Height 6-1 Weight 235 Class Senior Hometown Richmond, VA High School Manchester HS
Date of Birth February 23, 1987
By Chandler Carver mmmm"I came to Clemson because of the great football In 2008, Conner used that mental toughness and
tradition and football atmosphere," recalled Conner. determination to work his way into a starting lineback-
Next play. These are the two words used by senior "I felt at home when I visited and loved the beautiful er spot. With 125 stops, Conner became the team's linebacker Kavell Conner to describe the focus of the campus." leading tackier and was also a crucial reason Clemson
2009 season. This kind of mental toughness is some- After red-shirting in 2005, Conner became an im- was in the top 15 in the nation in total defense, pass thing that has allowed Conner to become one of the portant part of the Tiger defense. During the 2006 defense, and scoring defense. leading tacklers on the Tiger defense and one of the season, he saw time as a second-team linebacker and Conner started out the 2008 campaign with a
top linebackers in the ACC. had at least one tackle in 1 1 games. He showed just bang, tallying 18 tackles against #24 Alabama, which
Entering the 2009 campaign, Conner was second how much of a key role he would play in the defense tied the school record for tackles in a season-opener.
among active ACC players in career tackles (202). So by becoming third among non-starters in tackles (31 ). He was resilient against ACC offenses all season and
far this season, he has played 416 snaps and amassed In 2007, Conner moved his way up to first on the led the team in tackles a team-high six times. He fin-
63 tackles. Those are outstanding numbers from a team among non-starters in tackles with 46. He had a ished the season with 1 1 tackles against Nebraska in player who was a highly-touted running back and breakout game as a reserve linebacker against #21 Au- the Gator Bowl, the second straight year he was tied or
safety coming out of Manchester High School in Rich- burn in the Ch ick-fi I- A Bowl, recording 1 5 tackles in 77 led the Tigers in tackles in a bowl game.
mond, VA. snaps. No Tiger has had more tackles in a bowl game Conner shifted his focus away from football for a
"I never played linebacker until I got to Clemson," since 2002. short time during the summer of 2009 while he was
he admitted. "It was something my coaches wanted
me to try and it worked out for the best." Head Coach Dabo Swinney agreed. "Kavell has gotten better and better every year he has been
here. From a coaching standpoint, you love to see
that. He came here as a safety and had to adjust to line-
backer. Now as a senior, he has been our most consis- tent linebacker and has shown up every week. When we have our Sunday staff meetings after the position
coaches look at the film, Coach (Kevin) Steele has said
just about every week, 'and Kavell Conner had another outstanding and consistent game'."
Conner has been a consistent player from the earli-
est stages of his football career. "I started playing foot-
ball when I was five for no other reason than because
I thought I would like the sport. Turns out I was pretty
good at it."
In high school, Conner realized how good he could
really be. As a senior at Manchester High, he averaged
8.2 yards per carry, rushed for 1,301 yards, and scored
25 touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball, and
he had 25 tackles for loss on the defensive side. That was when college coaches started to take notice, and former Tiger Defensive Coordinator John
Lovett (now at Miami (FL)) was one of them. After re- ceiving offers from other schools such as Oklahoma and Pittsburgh, Conner decided that Clemson was the
place for him.
6 2009 Clemson Football Cleni8onTiqers.com \MM (Banna? concentrating on finishing up his undergraduate edu- cation. He needs to pass just one course this semester to receive his degree in sociology on December 17.
While his Clemson degree will prepare him for the next 40 years of his life, he wants to continue to play football as long as he can.
"I plan on furthering my football career if the op-
portunity presents itself," stated Conner. "If not, I want to work with kids as a teacher or guidance counselor." Conner went back to focusing mainly on football and how to make himself better. He has been putting up solid numbers this year, a big reason Clemson is second in the ACC in total defense and among the top
20 in the country in scoring defense, total defense, and pass defense.
So far this year, Conner has 63 tackles, including four tackles for loss and one sack. He has also been the team's leading tackier three times, against ACC foes Boston College, Maryland, and Wake Forest. 6'1 When watching the " 235-pounder on the field, some would say he looks like he plays inspired foot- ball. Conner revealed that much of that inspiration and desire to succeed comes from his grandfather. or in the case of the Florida State game, ran with the finishing strong. "It would mean everything to me to
"He has been my father and has raised me to be ball after he recovered an errant lateral." get it done and win an ACC Championship as a senior.
a great man by being the perfect example and role With Clemson trailing 24-21 versus Florida State We have come so close every year and I think it would model. He is a hard working man who is accountable, on November 7, Rashard Hall intercepted a pass and mean a lot to our entire team to reap the benefits of
responsible, and dependable. Those are the qualities I tried to lateral the ball to DeAndre McDaniel. Howev- our hard work." try to live by daily." er, the pitch rolled past McDaniel and into the hands of When asked what the defining moment of his
These qualities have allowed Conner to become a #33, who raced 29 yards to the Seminole 24 with 1 2:08 Clemson career was, Conner replied, "I think the best leader to his teammates, both on and off the field. "Ka- left in the game. Less than three minutes later, the Ti- moment has yet to come. If we keep working hard vell has shown toughness, and that has carried over to gers scored a touchdown to take the lead for good. and stay focused on that next play, we will experience the rest of the defense," said Swinney. "He is a leader "That was a great moment for me," smiled Con- great moments at the end of the season." on the field. ner. "It was a great feeling to have the ball back in my Focus and determination. Next play.
"He is one of the big reasons we are second in the hands. It gave me flashbacks of the old days."
ACC in total defense and are among the top 20 in the As the Tigers prepare for their last stretch of reg- Chandler Carver, a senior from Greenville, SC, is a student assis- tant in the Clemson Sports Information Office. nation. It seems like every game he makes a key stop, ular-season games, Conner knows the importance of
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Full Name Jeremy Rayshad Campbell Major Management Jersey #48 Position Linebacker Height 6-2 Weight 225 Class Senior Hometown Port Orange, FL High School Spruce Creek HS
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By Katrina Eddie "Not red-shirting was not my choice, but it has bell. "The memories we have made will never be for- been a good experience," he admitted. "Each year gotten."
For linebacker Jeremy Campbell, the 2009 season since I have been here I have been able to contribute, Campbell will graduate in May with a degree in
has marked a turning point in Clemson football. Not so red-shirting was never really an option for me." management. The possibilities are endless for this
only is it his senior season, but he and the Tigers are in Campbell continued his steady role as a backup young man, who is determined to achieve the remain-
the driver's seat for their first ACC Championship game linebacker over the next two years. His first career ing team goals before his college career is over. No
appearance. For a player who strives to put the team takeaway came in the contest at Duke when he had a matter what happens, it has all been worth it.
first, there is nothing more exciting than that. recovered fumble. His productivity increased as a ju- "Someone said that life should not be measured
Campbell is one of the many Tigers on the roster nior in 2008 when he registered 31 tackles after total- by the number of breaths you take, but it should be
from the state of Florida. Other prominent seniors ing 26 combined tackles in his first two years. measured by the number of moments that take your
from the Sunshine State are Kevin Alexander, Chris The thrill of playing his position is what makes #48 breath away. My college playing experience is defi-
Chancellor, Jacoby Ford, Kyle Parker, and C.J. Spiller. so excited to contribute to the game. "Playing the line- nitely the latter."
The native of Port Orange, FL was a standout backer position on defense is just like playing quarter-
linebacker at Spruce Creek High School and the #53 back on offense. You have to be in total control of not Katrina Eddie, a senior from Sacramento, CA, is a student assis- tant in the Clemson Sports Information Office. outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com . As only yourself, but also your teammates. Linebackers
a senior, he had 90 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and have to get everyone lined up and relay the calls. The
seven sacks and was also the team captain. He was best thing about it is always being in the middle of the
the team defensive MVP both as a sophomore and action."
senior and totaled seven career interceptions, three Campbell's favorite game thus far in 2009 has been
of which were returned for scores. Campbell was also the overtime win at #8 Miami (FL). "Being from Florida,
a standout in the classroom, as he was named to the I view playing any Florida school as a rival game and
honor roll every semester of high school and was also those games are the best. People from Clemson love
honored as the Scholastic Athlete-of-the-Year by the playing South Carolina, and I love playing teams from
Rotary Club of Port Orange. Florida. My favorite Clemson moment was beating Mi-
Two deciding factors made Clemson the right ami in overtime this year. I grew up a huge Hurricane
choice for Campbell after high school. Firstly, he did fan my entire life, so having a chance to play and beat
not want to attend a university that any former team- them really meant a lot to me. It was even more spe-
mate of his had chosen. ..he wanted to make his own cial to beat Florida State this season as well."
path. Campbell credits his dad as his strongest influence
Secondly, the atmosphere at Clemson was sec- throughout his career and someone who has support-
ond-to-none. "I wanted to remain close to home, but ed him no matter what. As a senior, he is now provid-
the main reason I came to Clemson was because of the ing that support for his younger teammates. The team
players. They made me feel welcomed and I felt like I named its five team goals before the season started
was with family the entire time I was here." and, with one down and four quickly approaching, it
He chose Clemson over offers from Georgia Tech, has the right mindset to go all the way.
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisville, and Purdue. The goals are to 1 ) win the opener, 2) win the ACC
Campbell started the 2006 season playing as a Atlantic Division, 3) win the conference title, 4) win the
true freshman and played 1 games as a second-team state championship over South Carolina, and 5) win
linebacker. His best game came in the season-opener the bowl game. As a player, Campbell always puts his
when he had a season-high six tackles and one tackle team first. Doing so has helped the Tigers come as far
for loss in 27 snaps. He totaled 106 snaps on the year. as they have and get ready to take on even more.
Not red-shirting meant that Campbell had an immedi- "This season is special to me because it is the last
ate role to play for the Tigers. season I am going to be with my brothers," said Camp-
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It has been said that one does not un- derstand the power and
beauty of youth until one's youth has faded. Jess Bowers, the old-
est player on the team,
recently celebrated his
26th birthday. He fully embraces his own fading youth and the serendipitous circumstances that brought him to Clemson at his rela- tive "old age."
The native of Mountain Rest, SC is the son of John and Lisa Bowers. Walhalla High School was where Bowers played four years on the gridiron as an offen- sive tackle and defensive end, but upon graduation in
2002, a sequence of events changed his football career forever.
In the spring of 2005, Bowers enrolled atTri-Coun- ty Technical College in Anderson, SC. During that se- mester, he attended a local tryout for the football mo- "I showed up at tryouts with my cleats on," recalled "Coach Swinney has been really good about let- tion picture "Radio." it be a one-time Assuming would #91. "I didn't have a physical at the time, so I couldn't ting me wear my jersey, running down the Hill, and role, Bowers accepted the opportunity as an extra. practice, but I was bigger than all the other guys, so being a part of the team," commented Bowers. "But I However, one movie led to another and the local Coach (Dabo) Swinney offered me the opportunity to do not dress out or attend away games." star has since acted as a special ability extra in two come to spring practice as my tryout." Even though he cannot take the field, Bowers is more movies, "We Are Marshall" and "Leatherheads." Bowers started out at defensive end, but he was still honored to practice every day and be a part of
Playing football on the big screen required Bowers to moved to defensive tackle as he continued to improve. the team, because Clemson has been a tradition in his take multiple semesters off from school. As summer practice continued, potential playing time family for generations.
Several semesters atTri-County and three movies as a Tiger was becoming a reality. It was not until "I was born and raised a Tiger fan," he said. later, Bowers transferred to Clemson in the fall of 2008 August that Bowers found out that his clock of eligi- His grandfather Dr. Jim H. Bowers was the football to pursue a secondary education degree, focusing on bility did not match up with the required number of team's doctor for Clemson in the 1960s, his girlfriend history. In the spring of 2009, he heard from a class- academic hours, therefore making him permanently Megan McNulty is a 2008 Clemson graduate, and his mate that football tryouts were the following day. ineligible. sister Addie is a senior at Clemson.
Since he has been at Clemson, Watson has re- As Watson runs down the Hill for the final time
RB-Mauldin.se ceived the Top Performer Award, a strength & condi- today, he will look back on his Clemson career as a With graduation tioning honor. The running back has the highest verti- life-changing experience. ..on the football field, in the
less than a month away, cal jump on the team at 41 "and is also on scholarship. classroom, and in preparation for the rest of his life.
fifth-year senior Ronald When he is not playing football, the civil engineer- Stories written by Ashley W. Adams, a sophomore from Forest Watson is enjoying every ing major is designing structures and fabricating steel. City, NC and a student assistant in the Clemson Sports Informa- last minute. The native After graduation in December, Watson plans to return tion Office. 1 of Florence, SC is wrap- to Clemson for graduate school in civil engineering.
ping up his Clemson ca-
reer, both on the gridiron
and in the classroom.
Watson is the son of Ronald and Tracy Watson. He has two younger brothers, Randall, a sophomore at Clem- son, and Taylor, a senior at Woodmont High School. Prior to Clemson, Watson graduated from South Florence (SC) High School, where he played two years as a running back under Head Coach Ken Cribb. In ad- dition to playing football, he won the team Iron Man award and was the 2004 state weightlifting champion. Even though he considered attending Miami
(FL) or Georgia, Watson stated that he did not have a choice. "My mom went to Clemson and my dad went to Clemson."
His father, who goes by the same first name, also played football at Clemson. He was a member of the
1981 National Championship team and started as a safety in 1983 and 1984.
"When I first got here, all I wanted to do was play football," said #37. "But everything about Clemson has challenged me, taught me to grow up, taught me to be more dedicated. As far as football goes, the rela- tionship with the players is the best. Overall, Clemson has been a great experience."
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Today, CJ. Spiller will play his final game in Me- morial Stadium. He must be considered among the
finest football players in school history, if not the fin-
est. We will not get into a debate about that today,
but chances are that seven years from now, he will
return to Tigertown for an induction into the Clem-
son Ring of Honor. (That is the quickest someone can make the Ring of Honor after the conclusion of their
career under the existing rules.) He has provided Tiger fans with countless heart-
stopping moments, but he will also be remembered
for his representation of Clemson University off the
field. I am not sure what is a higher number.. .his all-
purpose yardage total or the number of autographs
he has signed for Tiger fans ranging from ages 3-93.
An Academic AII-ACC player last year when he made
the Dean's List, Spiller will graduate in just three-and-
a-half years on December 1 7.
Spiller's Major Accomplishments
• Set the ACC record for career all-purpose yards. He
is on pace to become just the fifth player in NCAA history to reach 7,000 all-purpose yards.
• Only player in the nation with two 310-yard all-pur-
pose games in 2009.
• Joins Jacoby Ford as the greatest all-purpose yard-
age duo in Division I history.
• Has 20 career touchdowns of 50 yards or more. That
is more than Tim Brown, Raghib Ismail, or Reggie
Bush, similar types of players, had in their careers.
• Tied the NCAA record for kickoff returns for touch-
downs in a career with six.
• Third in Tiger history in rushing yards, 14th in recep-
tions, and first in kickoff-return yards.
• One of just two Tigers in history to account for a
touchdown five different ways (rush, reception,
pass, punt return, kickoff return). The other to do it
is teammate Jacoby Ford.
• Joins Reggie Bush as the only players in college foot-
ball history with 3,000 rushing yards, 1 ,000 receiving yards, 500 punt-return yards, and 1,500 kickoff-re- turn yards.
Spiller's Tiger Records
• Game receptions by a running back (7)
• Game all-purpose yards (312)
• Game different ways accounting for a touchdown (3)
• Season yards per carry (7.3)
• Season receiving yards by a running back (436)
• Season kickoff returns for a touchdown (3)
• Season kick returns for a touchdown (4)
• Season all-purpose yards (1,952)
• Season 50-yard touchdowns (8)
• Season 200 all-purpose yard games (5)
• Season 300 all-purpose yard games (2)
• Career receptions by a running back (111)
• Career receiving yards by a running back (1,299)
• Career receiving touchdowns by a running back (11)
• Career kickoff returns for a touchdown (*6)
• Career kick returns for a touchdown (7)
• Career all-purpose yards (6,860)
• Career all-purpose yards per game (142.9)
• Career 50-yard touchdowns (20)
• Career 80-yard touchdowns (10)
• Career 200 all-purpose yard games (7)
• Career 300 all-purpose yard games (2)
• Career different ways accounting for a touchdown (5)
• Career different ways with a 1 00-yard game (4)
• Consecutive games with a 60-yard play (7)
Consecutive 200-yard all-purpose games (3)
• - NCAA record
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00000"40488" Q. What is your favorite part about being a Clem- son football player?
A. The relationships I've built with people I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to make.
Q. What do you do to amp up before a game?
A. I try to think about anything but football in the days
leading up to games. I try not to waste my energy and
focus before I need it. I start listening to music at our
pregame meal on gameday. I use that to start to pick
my energy level up.
Q. What was going through your mind before you
kicked the game-tying field goal in the fourth
quarter of the Miami game to send it to overtime?
A. I tried not to think about the situation and the pres-
sure. There was a net behind the uprights and my goal
was to try and kick the ball over the net.
Q. What are your plans after you graduate?
A. Go back to school. Eventually, I want to get in-
volved in real estate financing and investments.
Q. Did you play any other sports (other than foot-
ball) growing up?
A. I tried pretty much everything. ..soccer, golf, base-
ball, tennis, basketball, etc. Football didn't start until high school.
Q. Who inspires you the most?
A. Without a doubt, my family.
Q. What do you enjoy doing away from football?
A. Spending time with my friends, especially on the golf course.
Favorites
Food Prime rib
Hangout spot in Clemson Esso Club for lunch Movie "The Godfather" Musical group Creedence Clearwater Revival
Pregame song "Fix You" by Coldplay Professional non-football team Manchester City FC Television show "Entourage" Vacation spot Charleston, SC
Interview conducted by Maddie McGlone, a sophomore from
Charlotte, NC and a student assistant in the Clemson Sports In-
formation Office.
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As an architect, James F. Barker is a rarity among • launched major education and research-based eco- delivered a keynote address at a symposium in Wash-
major university presidents and he has often won- nomic initiatives, including the Clemson University ington on global best practices in science & technol- dered why. He believes architecture is the ideal back- International Center for Automotive Research (CU- ogy parks. It was sponsored by the U.S. National Acad- ground for the challenges of university leadership, as it ICAR) in Greenville, the Center for Advanced Materi- emy of Sciences in cooperation with the Association of strikes the right balance between art and science, the als in Anderson County, and the Clemson University University Research Parks, as his topic was CU-ICAR. creative, and the practical. Restoration Institute in North Charleston, all in con- For his leadership, he has received the Order of the
"I often tell people I learned everything from junction with the South Carolina Centers of Econom- Palmetto, the state's highest civilian honor, and The
plumbing to poetry in architecture school, and I use ic Excellence program. Cliff's Business Person-of-the-Year Award from Green- every bit of that knowledge as president of Clemson • developed an innovative undergraduate research ville Magazine. He has also received the James T.
University," Barker said. program called "Creative Inquiry," which pairs small Rogers Meritorious Service Award from the Southern
Add to that his love of sports and his college expe- teams of students with a senior faculty member on Association of Colleges & Schools. rience as a varsity athlete on Clemson's track team, and multi-year voyages of discovery. As Clemson's president, Barker remains committed
Barker is the total package. • created the Bridge to Clemson program to help stu- to the classroom. Each spring, he is part of a team that
The 1970 Clemson graduate became president dents make the transition from the state's technical teaches a course exploring "a sense of place" in archi- in 2000 with a vision and mandate from the Board of and community colleges to Clemson. tecture, literature, and history.
Trustees to lead Clemson to the top ranks of public • set records for student applications (undergradu- In presenting Barker with the Distinguished Alum- universities...an institution that attracts outstanding ate and graduate levels), private giving, external- nus Award in 2005, Washington University Chancellor faculty and students, provides an unmatched educa- research support, and study-abroad participation. Mark Wrighton said, "James F. Barker has taken the ar- tional experience, and helps drive innovation and eco- Working with state leaders and private indus- chitectural skills and knowledge required to design a nomic development for the state. try partners, he has steered Clemson into a greater building and applied them to the future of a university.
During his presidency, the University has har- economic development role. The first phase of the His architect's vision, collaborative instincts, and sense nessed the competitive, can-do spirit of the Clemson CU-ICAR campus near 1-85 is complete and graduate of place are rapidly pushing Clemson up through the family to help improve the quality of a Clemson educa- students in automotive engineering are studying at its ranks of the nation's top public universities. tion and the value of a Clemson degree. Campbell Graduate Engineering Center. "He has become a leader in national academic
It has climbed from #39 to #22 among public uni- Leading the academic and research program are circles by creating a new model of education, building versities in the U.S. News & World Report, which also distinguished professors in endowed chairs supported interdisciplinary partnerships among the professional recognized Clemson in its 2009 guide as an "up and by BMW, Michelin, and Timken. The Restoration Insti- schools and the basic curriculum by tearing down arti- coming" institution. tute is spearheading research and public education ef- ficial walls between disciplines."
In the last decade, Clemson has also: forts to improve watershed management and restore A native of Kingsport, TN, Barker earned his bache-
• been granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, America's water quality in the state. lor of arts degree from Clemson in 1970 and his master
oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honor He is a leading voice in higher education, not only of architecture & urban design degree from Washing-
society in the arts and sciences. in the state but nationwide. He currently chairs the Di- ton University in 1973. He and his wife Marcia have
• been recognized for value and affordability by Ki- vision I Committee of the NCAA Board of Directors and two sons and one grandchild. plinger's and Smart Money magazine, and twice
ranked #1 among the "Best Places to Work in Aca- demia" by The Scientist magazine.
• developed and implemented an academic "Road Map" with eight emphasis areas aligned with South Carolina's economic needs.
• created an Academic Success Center to help under- graduates learn and succeed. Retention rates for freshmen have gone up and graduation rates have
risen from 71 percent in 2001 to 78 percent in 2008. According to the National Survey of Student Engage- ment, 91 percent of Clemson seniors would choose Clemson again.
• strengthened its cyberinfrastructure and informa-
tion technology capabilities, and connected to na-
tional high-speed research networks.
• been ranked as high as #61 on the top-500 list of su-
percomputing sites.
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On June 30, 2009, Clemson's football staff moved pians, coaches, and other industry leaders "who have Division I Infractions Appeals Committee. He has writ-
Into the West Endzone at Memorial Stadium. It was a creatively and effectively used sport in the very best ten on diverse areas, such as antitrust and the NCAA, day of physical exertion for a lot of coaches, but the way as a means to educate and shape positive values." student-athlete welfare, alternative dispute resolu- football staff performed the strenuous activity with Phillips' athletic career and academic pursuits epit- tion, and Title IX. His doctoral dissertation on Title IX
smiles on their faces because the move meant the omize that desire. Perhaps still the only Division I ath- involved a historical review of the law and was the first completion of Phase II of the West Endzone project, letic director with both a doctorate and law degree, he national study of Title IX implications on college ath- which has brought the Clemson football facilities to uniquely blends the discipline and inspiration created letic programs. This research spawned his intent and among the best in the nation. on each side of campus. In his eighth year at Clemson, desire to study law.
It was also a day that brought a smile to the face he has firmly put his imprint on the University and Ti- Prior to coming to Clemson, he served as athletic of Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips, who ger athletics by creating a balanced, positive environ- director at Oklahoma State. Football was transformed had been working toward that day before he arrived ment for success that emphasizes academic integrity, from a perennial losing status to defeating Oklahoma on campus seven years ago. The creation of the West student-athlete welfare, and competing at the highest during five of the eight years he was associated with
Endzone facility is another in a long line of accom- levels with unequivocal NCAA compliance. Oklahoma State (1994-02). For this, he received the plishments for Phillips throughout his 30-year career Phillips was recognized nationally for his perfor- National Football Foundation Oklahoma Chapter Out- in athletic administration. mance at Clemson in 2006 when he was honored by standing Contribution to Amateur Football Award in
His vision was to create a top-of-the-line facility the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Direc- 2002. Additionally in 2006, he was named one of the for the football program, but at the same time have a tors of Athletics) as the 2005-06 GeneralSports Turf top-25 most influential people in the history of Okla- positive effect on the total sports program. The facility Systems Athletic Director-of-the-Year for the South- homa State Athletics by Go Pokes Magazine. at Memorial Stadium creates more office space, new east Region of the FBS. He was one of just four FBS When it came to success on the field and in the locker rooms, and training room and strength training athletic directors honored at the annual convention. classroom, Oklahoma State's programs were among facilities for the Olympic sports programs. Excellence in academics has been a constant on his the Big 1 2's best. The program achievements included
There have been many facility and infrastructure resume. He has an undergraduate degree from Arkan- two national titles in men's golf, a men's basketball enhancements since Phillips came to Clemson and sas (1970), a master's degree from Virginia Tech (1974), Final Four appearance, two trips to the men's College they have led to a quality all-around program. In a doctorate degree from Virginia Tech (1978), and a law World Series, 1 3 Big 1 2 titles, and 1 1 individual nation-
2008-09, Clemson played in the NCAA Men's Basket- degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law al champions along with 53 academic All-Americans. ball Tournament, the NCAA Baseball Tournament, and (1996). He is a member of the Arkansas Bar, American Before leading Oklahoma State, he served as senior as- a bowl game, one of just 1 3 schools nationally to par- Bar Association, and Sports Lawyers Association. sociate athletic director at Arkansas from 1 988-94. ticipate in all three. It was also the first time Clemson He remains a classroom presence by teaching a Phillips served as athletic director at Liberty (1980- had done that in 1 1 years. sports law section in the Accountancy & Legal Studies 81) and Louisiana-Lafayette (1983-88). He was an
The men's basketball program reached the NCAA department. In addition, he is past chair of the NCAA assistant athletic director at Missouri (1981-83) and
Tournament for the second straight year and finished began his administrative career in 1979 as an assistant in the top 25 of the AP poll for the second consecutive athletic director at Florida. year, a first in school history. The rowing program had He began his career in college athletics coaching a remarkable year, winning its first ACC title, and the football. He started as a graduate assistant at Arkansas
Varsity 4+ won the national title. The volleyball team (1970,71 ). He moved on to Virginia Tech as an assistant played host to the NCAA Tournament for the second coach (1971-78) before joining the ranks of athletic ad- year in a row and the women's tennis team finished in ministration. At Virginia Tech, he served on staffs that the top 20 (#1 1) for the seventh straight year. included future Clemson Head Coaches Charley Pell The baseball team won an NCAA Regional and and Danny Ford. had a #14 final ranking, the golf team finished #6 in Winning has been on Phillips' resume since his the Sagarin ratings, and the indoor track team finished playing days at Arkansas. He lettered on three Frank
23rd at the NCAA Championships. Overall, six pro- Broyles teams (1966,68,69), where he and his brother grams earned NCAA Tournament berths. Loyd, an Outland Trophy winner, were starting defen- Academically, 17 of the 19 programs were above sive tackles, the first brother combination to start to- the national average for public institutions in terms gether under Broyles. Arkansas had a 27-5 record in of APR scores. In the 2009 spring semester, the 19 the three years, played in two Sugar Bowl games, and programs had a 2.97 combined GPA, the highest on played in the memorable 1969 National Champion- record, and 54 percent of the student-athletes made ship game against Texas. the Academic Honor Roll. Phillips has two children (John Dennis, Sarah-Jane)
These statistics and accomplishments were con- and three stepchildren (Meagan, a junior and proud tributing factors to his selection as one of the top-100 member of Tiger Band, Marshall, Madison). His wife
Most Influential Sports Educators in America in 2008 Tricia is a graduate of the University of Missouri School by The Institute for International Sport at the Univer- of Journalism and earlier enjoyed a career in athletics sity of Rhode Island. Its objective involved a four-year and development. She is active in the Clemson and process and resulted in a list that spans scholars, Olym- Seneca communities.
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Playing Experience 5 a -1 Lettered three years at Alabama (1 990-92); also a member t ' of the 1989 team...member of the 1992 National Champi- onship team. ..Academic All-SEC and SEC Scholar-Athlete
Honor Roll member in 1 990,92.
Bowl Participation as a Player 1990 Sugar Bowl. ..1991 Blockbuster Bowl... 1991 Fiesta BowL.1993 Sugar Bowl.
Education
B.S. degree in commerce & business administration from
Alabama in 1 993. ..master of business administration from
Alabama in 1995.
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Dabo Swinney became Clemson's interim head The Tigers suffered a 41-27 defeat at #24 Florida at Clemson. He had a wideout finish first or second in coach on October 13, 2008 when Tommy Bowden State a week later, but they rebounded to trounce the ACC in catches each of the last five years. In his first stepped down after guiding the program for nearly 10 Duke 31-7 at Memorial Stadium by outgaining the year, he had three of the top-10 receivers in the ACC, a seasons. Then on December 1, 2008, the "interim" tag Blue Devils 466-168 under Swinney, who also served first in Tiger history. He coached a First-Team AII-ACC was removed, as he took over on a full-time basis as as offensive coordinator during the second half of wideout every year from 2004-07 (three different play- the Tigers' 25th head coach. The 39-year-old had been 2008. Clemson showed its road prowess the following ers), also an unprecedented feat at Clemson.
Clemson's assistant head coach for two years and had weekend by claiming a 13-3 victory at Virginia. In 2004 and 2005, he coached the ACC recep- been in charge of the wide receivers since 2003. Rival South Carolina awaited for the final regular- tion champion (Airese Currie (2004), Chansi Stuckey
Swinney, who had never been a head coach prior season game. Against one of the SEC's best defenses, (2005)). It was the first time Clemson had two differ- to the 2008 season, led Clemson to a 4-3 record in the Tigers used a balanced attack (184 rushing yards, ent players lead the ACC in receptions in consecutive
2008. That mark included four victories in the last five 199 passing yards) to top the Gamecocks 31-14 at years. In 2007, Aaron Kelly led the ACC in yards, giving regular-season games, with its only loss at #24 Florida Memorial Stadium. Clemson also had four intercep- Swinney an ACC receiving king three out of four years.
State. That 4-1 record to end the regular season tied tions against Steve Spurrier's offense and held it to just Stuckey earned First-Team AII-ACC honors in back-to- for the best mark in the ACC. Four of his six regular- 22-47 passing for 212 yards. The following week, the back years, a first for a Tiger wideout in 25 years. He is season opponents were later bowl participants. His Tigers accepted an invitation to play in the Gator Bowl now one of the top wideouts for the New York Jets.
4-3 record included a 2-1 road record, wins over Bos- against Nebraska, a game in which the Cornhuskers The play of Swinney's wide receivers was a big ton College and Virginia. were victorious by a score of 26-2 1 reason Clemson led the ACC in total offense, rushing
Swinney hit the ground running in his first week The 1993 Alabama graduate joined the Clemson offense, and scoring offense during the 2006 season, as interim head coach, as he prepared for a 5-1 Geor- staff prior to the 2003 season. In his six years, the Ti- just the second time an ACC team led the conference gia Tech team. He had to re-organize his staff, and re- gers have finished in the top 25 of the final polls three in all three categories during the previous 25 seasons. group his team and Clemson Nation in just five days. times and totaled 10 wins over top-25 teams, includ- The Tigers also led the league and set school records
While the Tigers lost by four points, he accomplished ing victories over Florida State (4), Miami (FL) (1), and for yards per many goals in that first week through his outstanding Tennessee (1), during his tenure inTigertown. play (6.5) and leadership. One of the most impressive demonstra- Swinney coached his wide receiver position to a touchdowns tions of unity came during the team's "Tiger Walk." level of consistency that had not been seen previously (55). Prior to the game against the Yellow Jackets, Swin- ney decided to have his team depart buses outside the Lot 5 parking lot near the WestZone at Memorial Stadium and experience the gameday atmosphere.
Dressed in jackets and ties, the team was embraced by thousands of Tiger fans who stood 10 deep for the
200-yard march to the stadium. It was the centerpiece of his "All In" theme in his first week as head coach. It is a tradition that will continue in the future.
In his second week as head coach, an off-week, he invited the Clemson student body to a practice, and nearly 1,000 students showed up. He spoke to the group and actually allowed some students to partici- pate during practice, as they were selected to attempt a field goal, punt against a live rush, and field a punt.
He also took the entire team to the Greenville Chil- dren's Hospital for a visit with young men and women fighting cancer.
The Tigers played at Boston College in his first-ever road game as head coach on November 1. Despite committing four turnovers and trailing in the fourth quarter, his troops rallied for a 27-21 win, giving Clem- son its first win over the Eagles since 1 958. It also came against the eventual ACC Atlantic Division champion.
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In 2007, he coached Kelly, a First-Team AII-ACC se-
lection who led the league in receiving yards per game
and touchdown catches (11). He also finished second
in receptions per game with a school-record 88 catch-
es, tied for the second-highest total in ACC history. His
1 1 touchdown catches were a Tiger record as well.
Kelly is Clemson's and the ACC's career reception leader with 232 catches. He also owns the school
touchdown reception record with 20. The previous re- cord of 18 was held by Glenn Smith, who established
the record in 1951. The Alabama native has a reputation as one of the
top recruiters in the nation. In 2006, he was listed as
the fifth-best recruiter in the nation by Rivals.com . It marked the second straight year that he was lauded by the website as a top-25 national recruiter. He signed
38 players in his five recruiting seasons and was a ma- jor reason Clemson's 2008 recruiting class was rated #2
in the nation by ESPN.com when he signed 1 1 players.
He was named one of the top-25 recruiters in the na- tion by Rivals.com in 2007 as well. When Swinney accepted the interim head coach-
ing position on October 13, 2008, he described his feelings as "bittersweet" because he was taking over for Bowden, who had been his first position coach at
Alabama in 1989. He had also brought Swinney back to the coaching profession in 2003 and has had a
profound effect on his life. Both had followed similar
paths as players, as Bowden was a walk-on at West Vir- ginia and Swinney was a walk-on at Alabama.
Swinney received a commerce & business admin- He became a full-time assistant coach at Alabama onship game. Wide receiver Freddie Milons was the
istration degree from Alabama in 1993 after lettering in February of 1996 under Head Coach Gene Stallings game MVP. three times (1990-92). A walk-on who went on to and coached a total of five seasons there on a full-time Since 1997, he has had 17 former players either earn a scholarship, Swinney was a wide receiver on basis. He was assigned to coach the Crimson Tide's drafted or sign free-agent contracts with NFL teams.
Alabama's 1992 National Championship team. He was wide receivers and tight ends in 1996, a season that The list includes Currie, Derrick Hamilton, Kevin also named Academic All-SEC along with being an SEC saw Alabama win the SEC Western Division title and Youngblood, Stuckey, and Milons, an All-American
Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member in 1 990 and 1 992. make an Outback Bowl appearance. The following who is still second in career receptions at Alabama.
Along with his appearance in the 1 993 Sugar Bowl, year, he solely coached the tight ends under Head During his time at Alabama, Swinney was a part his Alabama teams played in the 1990 Sugar Bowl, Coach Mike DuBose. of six teams with at least 10 wins, five top-10 fin-
1991 Fiesta Bowl, and 1991 Blockbuster Bowl. Both In 1998, he coached Alabama's wide receivers, a ishes, one national title (1992), three SEC champion- Sugar Bowl appearances came after winning the SEC position he held for three seasons. At the end of the ships (1989,92,99), and five SEC Western Division
Championship game. 1 999 campaign, Swinney coached the Crimson Tide in titles (1 992,93,94,96,99) as a player and coach. He has
After his playing career, Swinney served as a grad- the 2000 Orange Bowl after winning the SEC Champi- coached the #2 receiver at Alabama (Milons) along uate assistant coach from 1993-95 at Alabama, where with the #1 (Kelly) and #2 (Hamilton) receivers in Tiger he coached in the 1994 Gator Bowl and 1995 Citrus history.
Bowl. In December of 1 995, he received a master's de- From April of 2001 through February of 2003, gree in business administration from Alabama. Swinney was in private business in Alabama. He mar-
ried the former Kathleen Bassett in 1994. They have
three sons, Will (11), Drew (9), and Clay (6).
Year School Position(s) W-L Bowl 1993 Alabama GA 9-3-1 Gator 7 1994 Alabama GA 12-1 Citrus 1995 Alabama GA_ 8-3 1996 Alabama WR.TE 10-3 Outback 1997 Alabama TE 4-7 1998 Alabama WR 7-5 Music City 1999 Alabama WR 10-3 Orange 2000 Alabama WR 3-8 2003 Clemson WR 9-4 Peach 2004 Clemson WR 6-5 2005 Clemson WR 8-4 Champs Sports 2006 Clemson WR 8-5 Music City 2007 Clemson AHCWR 9-4 Chick-fil-A 2008 Clemson AHCWR 3-3 Clemson HC 4-3 Gator
Years as a full-time college coach: 1 Winning Seasons: 9 Bowl Seasons: 8 Record as an assistant coach: 77-51 (.602) Record as a head coach: 4-3 (.571) Record at Clemson: 47-28 (.627)
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Associate Head Coach Defensive Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Offensive Guards & Centers linebackers Defensive Backs
• 1 1 th Season at Clemson • 1 st Season at Clemson • 5th Season at Clemson
• 25th Season Overall • 24th Season Overall > 19th Season Overall
• South Florida '79 • Tennessee '81 • Gardner-Webb '95
• Born September 30, 1 954 • Born March 17, 1958 Born October 27, 1959
• In his 1 seasons at Clemson, theTigers have been bowl eligible • Has 23 years of experience in the college ranks and four in the • In his second tour of duty at Clemson. He served as defensive
all 1 years and have played in nine bowl games. The Tigers NFL with the Carolina Panthers. backs coach under Head CoachTommy Westfrom 1995-97. So
have also set over 1 00 school records on offense. • Has coached in 1 6 bowl games, including eight that are now this is his fourth full year overall in Tigertown.
• Has been the offensive coordinator on two (2001,03) of the considered BCS bowls. That includes six Orange Bowls. • From 1 995-97, he helped theTigers to three bowl games ( 1 996
top-four offenses in Tiger history. • Has been on 1 1 coaching staffs that have finished in the top Gator, 1 996 Peach, 1 998 Peach).
• Has coached at least one AII-ACC player four straight years. 20 at five different schools. That includes Alabama in 2008. • Coached some great players in the 1 990s at Clemson, including
• As offensive coordinator at Clemson in 2001, Woodrow Dantzler • Has coached under National Championship Head Coaches seven-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins, among the best
became the first player in NCAA history to total 2,000 passing Bobby Bowden, Johnny Majors, Tom Osborne, and Nick Saban players in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Dawkins was
yards and 1 ,000 rushing yards in one season. in his career that dates to the 1 982 season. a third-team All-American and led the ACC in interceptions in
• The 2006 offensive line paved the way for James Davis and CJ. • Spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Alabama under Nick Saban Harbison's first year at Clemson (1 995). He also coached future
Spillertogain over 2,000 combined rushing yards, a big reason and helped the Crimson Tide to the 2008 SEC Championship Super Bowl Champion Dexter McCleon and Washington Red-
Clemson was fifth in the nation in rushing that year. game. Alabama finished the regular season with a 1 2-0 record skin safety Leomont Evans. Antwan Edwards was a first-round
• He coached Second-Team AII-ACC player Thomas Austin in and finished third in the nation in total defense, fourth in rush- draft pick after three years under Harbison's tutelage.
2008. Austin was the only three-time ACC Offensive Lineman- ing defense, and sixth in scoring defense in 2008. Alabama also • Came from Mississippi State, where he was defensive coordina-
of-the-Week during the 2008 season. led the SEC in rushing defense and total defense in 2008. tor and safeties coach. He helped it to the Liberty Bowl in 2007.
• Served as an assistant coach at Florida State from 1 983-93. He • Spent 2003-06 at Florida State, where he was executive head The Bulldogs were seventh in the nation in pass defense.
was on the 1 993 staff that won the national title. He was the coach and linebackers coach under Bobby Bowden. He helped • Has had two tours of duty at Alabama (1 998-00, 2003-06). He
offensive coordinator of that record-setting team that featured the Seminoles to three top-25 finishes and two ACC titles. helped Alabama to five bowl games in seven years, including
Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward. • Named the nation's top recruiter by Rivals.com in 2005. 1 999 when the Crimson Tide won the SEC title and played in
• Florida State was 10-0-1 in bowl games with him on the staff • Served as head coach at Baylor from 1 999-02 and as an assistant the Orange Bowl. Alabama finished ranked #8 in the nation
and 44-6 while he was offensive coordinator. with the Carolina Panthers from 1 995-98. In 1 995, the Panthers that year. He coached defensive backs in his first tour of duty
• Came to Clemson after five seasons as head coach at South played their home games at Clemson. and wide receivers the second time around at Alabama.
Carolina. He led the Gamecocks to a win over West Virginia in • Coached six years at Nebraska (1989-94), as it had a 61-1 1-1 • Coached at Louisiana State under Head Coach Nick Saban in
the 1 994 Carquest Bowl, the first bowl win in school history. record and won four Big 1 2 titles. 2001 and 2002. The 2001 Louisiana State team won the SEC
• His son Jeff is Clemson's wide receivers coach and recruiting • On the 1 994 Nebraska staff that won the national title. title and ranked #7 in the final AP poll with a 1 0-3 record.
coordinator, giving the Tigers their first full-time, father-son • Coached at his alma mater (Tennessee) in 1987 and 1988, • Started his coaching career at Gardner-Webb in 1 984.
coaching combination in history. helping it to a 10-2-1 record in 1987.
• In 1984, he helped Oklahoma State to a 10-2 record and #5 Playing Experience
Playing Experience ranking in the final AP poll. Played four years as a defensive back at Gardner-Webb ( 1 978-8 1
Three-year letterman and two-year starter on the offensive line and had 1 1 career interceptions. ..signed as a free agent with the at Missouri-Rolla (1973-75). Playing Experience Buffalo Bills (1 982)...played in the USFL in 1 983,84.
Began his football career at Furman in 1976...transferred to Ten-
Education nessee and played in 1978,79. Education
B.A. degree in science education from South Florida in 1 979...M.S. B.S. degree in business administration from Gardner-Webb degree in athletic administration from Florida State in 1 984. Education in 1995. Earned an undergraduate degree from Tennessee in 1981. Personal Data Personal Data
Born September 30, 1954 in Arcadia, FL...married to Daryle... Personal Data Born October 27, 1 959. ..married to the former Tammy Mc- the couple has two sons (Jeff, John); Jeff is an assistant coach at Born March 1 7, 1 958 in La Jolla, CA...he and his wife Linda have Cluney...the couple has four children (Charlie, Stedman, Masai,
Clemson on the 2009 staff. a son Gordon and daughter Caroline. Msiba).
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Offensive Coordinator Assistant Head Coach Defensive Tackles Quarterbacks Offensive Tackles a Tight Ends
• 4th Season at Clemson • 2nd Season at Clemson 1 st Season at Clemson
• 5th Season Overall • 19th Season Overall 26th Season Overall
• Furman '03 • Clemson '87 • Western Carolina '76
• Born July 21, 1979 • Born February 17, 1965 • Born June 25, 1951
• In his fourth season as a full-time coach at Clemson. He is now • Joined Clemson's staff in December of 2008 and coached in • Coached the last 15 years at Tennessee under Head Coach
the offensive coordinator. He moved into that position at the the 2009 Gator Bowl. Therefore, he joined a small group of Phillip Fulmer. He coached in 1 3 bowl games during those 1
age of 29 and was 30 when he called plays in the opener against people who have played for Clemson in a bowl game and later years and was part of eight teams that won at least 1 games.
Middle Tennessee. He is the youngest coordinator in Clemson coached the Tigers in a bowl game. He donned the orange & The Volunteers finished in the top 25 of the polls in 12 of those
history and one of the youngest in the nation. white in the 1 986 Gator Bowl and 1 987 Citrus Bowl. seasons, including sixtop-10finishes. Tennessee also finished
• Has been ranked among thetop-25 recruiters in the nation by • One of two Clemson graduates on the coaching staff; Jeff in top 1 of the AP poll five straight years (1 995-99).
Rivals.com two of the last three years, including 2008 when Scott is the other. He played tight end on Clemson's 1 986 and • Tennessee's defense finished third in the nation in total defense
Clemson ranked #2 in the nation in recruiting by ESPN.com . 1 987 ACC Championship teams, then he served as a graduate in 2008. The Volunteers were also 1 0th in scoring defense and
• Joined theTiger staff as tight ends coach in 2006. That year, the assistant coach on the Tigers' 1 988 ACC Championship team. 1 2th in rushing defense.
• Tigers led the ACC in total offense, rushing offense, and scoring In 18 years as a full-time Division I head coach, his teams have Coached first-round draft pick Albert Haynesworth, the high-
offense. Clemson was also fifth in the nation in rushing. played 14 bowl games. Including three years as a graduate est-paid defensive player in the NFL, with the Redskins. He also
• Served as an assistant coach at S.C. State in 2005 and helped assistant coach, it is 17 bowl games in 21 years. coached first-round draft picks Shaun Ellis, Justin Harell, and
that program to a 9-2 record, including 7-1 in the conference. • His coaching career got off to a great start with an eight-year John Henderson. Henderson won the 2000 Outland Trophy.
S.C. State was 12th in the nation in rushing (236 yards per tenure at Alabama. In just his second year as a full-time coach, • Tennessee's recruiting coordinator from 1 999-02.
game), 15th in the nation in passing efficiency, and 17th in he directed the offensive tackles and served as special teams • Coached on the 1 998 Tennessee staff that won the national
the nation in scoring (34 points per game). coordinator on Alabama's National Championship team. title with a 13-0 record. That team had six wins over top-25
• Helped the Bulldogs to the fourth-best turnover margin in the • After eight years at Alabama, he moved to Virginia Tech, where teams and gave up just five rushing touchdowns.
country in 2005, as the team committed just 1 1 turnovers after he worked eight years under Frank Beamer. The Hokies went • Tennessee won back-to-back SEC titles in 1 997 and 1 998.
losing 33 turnovers in 2004. He was elevated to the offensive to eight bowl games during his eight years there. • In 1998, he was named the SEC's top defensive line coach.
coordinator position after the 2005 season, but he never • Coached tight ends and was a special teams assistant at Virginia • Coached six years under Head Coach Mack Brown at North
coached in that role due to his hiring at Clemson. Tech. He coached two tight ends who later played in the NFL. Carolina from 1988-93. He helped the resurgence of North
• Served as a graduate assistant at Clemson during a nine-win • Coached at North Carolina in 2006, Duke in 2007, and Maryland Carolina during that era (9-3 in 1992 and 10-3 in 1993).
season in 2003 and during the 2004 season. in 2008, so he is very familiar with the ACC. He helped Maryland • Helped take the Tar Heels to the Peach and Gator Bowls in
• Lettered four times (1 999-02) at Furman and was a two-time to the Humanitarian Bowl in 2008. consecutive years.
captain as a starting quarterback. He holds the Paladin career • Coached five years at Florida from 1 983-87.
record for completion percentage (64.8) and is third in passing Playing Experience • Served as a graduate assistant coach at Florida in 1 983.
yards (4,247). He also set the school single-season record with Lettered three times as a tight end at Clemson (1 985-87). ..played • Coached former Clemson star and NFL All-Pro running back
2,475 passing yards and was a finalist for the Walter Payton on the 1986 and 1987 ACC Championship teams...strength & Kevin Mack in high school in the 1 970s.
Award (FCS National Player-of-the-Year) in 2002. conditioning All-American (1987). Playing Experience
Playing Experience Bowl Participation as a Player Began his football career at Appalachian State in 1969...trans-
Four-year letterman and two-year starter at quarterback at Fur- 1985 Independence Bowl. ..1986 Gator Bowl... 1988 Citrus Bowl. ferred to Western Carolina and played in 1973.
man (1999-02). ..two-time All-SoCon selection at quarterback. Education Education
Education Bachelor's degree in finance from Clemson in 1987 . .master of Earned an undergraduate degree from Western Carolina in
B.A. degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 2003. business administration from Clemson in 1989. 1 976. ..master's degree from Florida in 1 984.
Personal Data Personal Data Personal Data
Born July 21, 1979 in Cookeville, TN... married to the former Born February 1 7, 1 965... he and his wife Kristy have one daughter Born June 25, 1951 in Sparta, NC.he and his wife Kathy have
All Gunn. (Taylor) and two sons (Tanner, Trent). two children (Tara, Rhett).
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Special Teams Coordinator Recruiting Coordinator Defensive Ends Running Backs Wide Receivers
• 3rd Season at Clemson ' 4th Season at Clemson • 2nd Season at Clemson
• 19th Season Overall ' 8th Season Overall • 3rd Season Overall
• Indiana '89 i South Carolina '94 • Clemson '03
• Born September 29, 1966 ' Born December 21, 1971 • Born December 28, 1980
• In his third year at Clemson as running backs coach and his • Defensive ends coach in his fourth season at Clemson. In each • Youngest member of Clemson's full-time staff at the age of 28.
second season as special teams coordinator. He has coached of his first three years, Clemson's defense finished in the top He became a full-time coach on October 1 3, 2008.
all-star running backs James Davis and C.J. Spiller. 25 in the nation in scoring defense, rushing defense, and total • During the second half of the 2008 season, he had the oppor-
• Has coached an AII-ACC player each of his first two years, James defense. tunity to coach wideout Aaron Kelly, the ACC's all-time leading
Davis in 2007 and C.J. Spiller in 2008. • In his first three years at Clemson, the Tigers went to three receiver.
• Has been in charge of Clemson's kickoff return team each of bowl games and won 24 games, including a high of nine wins • Son of Clemson Associate Head Coach Brad Scott, therefore Jeff
the last two years and Clemson has finished in the top 1 5 in in 2007 when Clemson finished the season ranked in the top is a part of the first full-time, father-son coaching combination
the nation in that category each season. 25 of both polls. in Tiger football history.
• Had a positive effect on Clemson's special teams in 2008, as the • Coached Tiger defensive end Phillip Merling, who went on to • One of two Clemson graduates on the staff; Danny Pearman
Tigers led the ACC in kickoff return coverage and were 1 4th in be the #32 overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft by the Dolphins. is the other.
the nation in kickoff returns. Spiller was in top 25 in the nation Merling, Rumph's nephew, had a strong rookie season with • A member of three bowl teams as a player at Clemson from
in kickoff returns and all-purpose yards as well. the Dolphins in 2008 after finishing in the top 10 in the ACC in 2000-02. He played in the 2001 Gator Bowl, 2001 Humanitarian
• Coached Pittsburgh Steeler Super Bowl Champion Willie Parker sacks in 2007. Clemson's defense finished in the top 1 in the Bowl, and 2002 Tangerine Bowl during his Tiger career.
at North Carolina along with Ronnie McGill, who finished his nation in both total defense and scoring defense in 2007. • Noted for his ability as a runner in fake-field-goal situations.
career 10th in school history with 2,393 rushing yards. He • Clemson finished in the top 20 in the nation in total defense He also played wide receiver for the Tigers during that time
coached at North Carolina from 2001-06. and rushing defense in his first year (2006) at Clemson. period.
• Was an assistant coach at Virginia for five seasons (1 996-00), as • Coached underTommy West at Memphis and helped the team • Had his first full-time college job at Presbyterian in 2007 as he coached future NFL standouts Germaine Crowell, Thomas to three straight bowl games (2003-05). wide receivers coach, then came to Clemson as a graduate
Jones, Charles Kirby, Pat Washington, and Terrence Wilkins. • Head coach at Calhoun County (SO High School from 1 997- assistant in 2008. He moved into full-time status when Head
• Spent two stints as an assistant coach at Army (1991,95). 01 . He also served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks/ Coach Tommy Bowden resigned at midseason.
• Played two seasons at Lees-McRae (1984,85) prior to earning running backs coach there. • Began his coaching career at Blythewood (SC) High School and
two letters at Indiana (1986,87). He was the lead blocker for • Four-time letterman at South Carolina (1991-94). He had 52 won a state title in his first year and the program's first year.
1 ,000-yard rusher Anthony Thompson in 1 987. tackles in 11 regular-season games as a senior. In 1994 under It is believed to be the first time that has happened in South Head Coach Brad Scott, he helped the team to a win over West Carolina high school football history.
Playing Experience Virginia in the Carquest Bowl, the first bowl victory in Gamecock
Letterman at Indiana in 1 986 and 1 987... named Most Improved history. Playing Experience
Player in 1987 as a senior.. .attended Lees-McRae prior to Lettered three years as a wide receiver and holder at Clemson attending Indiana. Playing Experience (2000-02).
Lettered four times as a linebacker at South Carolina (1991-
Bowl Participation as a Player 94). Bowl Participation as a Player
1986 All-American BowL.1988 Peach Bowl. 2001 Gator Bowl. ..2001 Humanitarian Bowl. . 2002 Tangerine Bowl Participation as a Player Bowl. Education 1995 Carquest Bowl.
B.S. degree in health, physical education, & recreation from Education
Indiana in 1989. Education Degree in secondary education from Clemson in 2003.
B.S. degree in retail management from South Carolina in 1 994. Personal Data Personal Data
Born September 29, 1966 in Lockhart, SC. ..married to Joann... Personal Data Born December 28, 1980 in Arcadia, FL... married to the former the couple has one son (Andre 111 3) and two daughters (Alayna Born December 21, 1971 in Orangeburg, SC. ..married to Kila... Sara McDaniel . son of Clemson Associate Head Coach Brad
10, Mikala 7). the couple has two sons (Christopher, Elijah). Scott. n
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• 8th Season at Clemson • 1st Season at Clemson • 1 st Season at Clemson
• Alabama State '72 • Clemson '08 • Mississippi State '07
• Born September 30, 1 950 • Born August 1 3, 1 986 • Born December 28, 1984
Woody McCorvey returned to Clemson after 20 years to Responsibilities: Graduate assistant coach who works on the Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with the of- become Associate Athletic Director for Football Administra- field with the offense...runs the scout-team defense...assists fense on both practice and game video...works on scouting tion. McCorvey was Dabo Swinney's position coach during his Jeff Scott with the wide receivers. reports.
playing days at Alabama and served as a wide receivers and Playing Experience: Wide receiver at Clemson who lettered Coaching Experience: Student assistant at Mississippi State
tight ends coach on Danny Ford's Tiger staff from 1 983-89. from 2004-07. in 2006 and 2007...graduate assistant coach at Mississippi State
McCorvey serves as the primary liaison between Swinney Coaching Experience: Student assistant at Clemson in 2008. in 2008.
and the athletic and IPTAY administration. He also oversees the Education: Earned a degree in sport management from Clem- Education: Earned a degree in business administration from
management of the football administrative offices. son in 2008. Mississippi State in 2007. ..master of business administration
McCorvey supervises the football budget and works with Personal: Born August 13, 1986 in Gadsden, AL... engaged to from Mississippi State in 2009.
the staff at Vickery Hall to oversee the team's academic prog- Britney Spratt. Personal: Born December 28, 1 984 in Grove Hill, AL... single.
ress. He also makes speaking engagements and represents the
football staff at various meetings and functions.
McCorvey worked seven years at Clemson between 1 983-
89. With McCorvey coaching the tight ends from 1 983-85 and
the wide receivers from 1986-89, Clemson posted a 60-19-3 iustin record and won three ACC titles. During that time, the Tigers Stepp were invited to the 1985 Independence Bowl, the 1986 and
1 989 Gator Bowls, and the 1 988 and 1 989 Citrus Bowls. Clem-
son posted a 10-2 record in each of his last three seasons under Graduate Assistant Coach Video Graduate Assistant Ford. Among the student-athletes he recruited were future Pro Defense Offense Bowlers Donnell Woolford and Chester McGlockton. He also
coached future NFL players Keith Jennings and K.D. Dunn. • 3rd Season at Clemson • 1 st Season at Clemson
• Charleston Southern '98 • Furman'07 McCorvey coached at the Division I level for 26 years and • Born June 29, 1977 • Born July 7, 1983 went to a bowl game 1 7 of those seasons. Overall, he totaled
36 years of experience as a football coach. He coached or
signed 36 players who went on to a professional football career
as well. Responsibilities: Graduate assistant coach who works on the Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with the of- From 1 990-08, he coached in the SEC every year, including field with the defense...runs the scout-team offense...assists fense on both practice and game video. ..in charge of the break- each of the last five at Mississippi State, where he was assistant Charlie Harbison with the defensive backs. down of opponents and practice cutups. head coach and offensive coordinator in addition to coaching Playing Experience: Defensive back and special teams player Playing Experience: Wide receiver and punt returner who let- the quarterbacks. He was a big reason it won eight games, in- at Charleston Southern who lettered from 1995-98. tered at Furman from 2003-06... his team won the 2004 SoCon cluding wins over Auburn, Alabama, and Mississippi, in 2007. Coaching Experience: Graduate assistant defensive backs title...AII-SoCon selection in 2005,06...fourth in career recep- McCorvey coached at Tennessee for five years (1999-03). coach at Charleston Southern in 1999...defensive backs coach tions at Furman. With him heading the running game, the Volunteers had a 46- at Fairfield in 2000. ..quarterbacks coach, defensive backs coach, Coaching Experience: Wide receivers coach at North Green- 14 record. He helped guide Tennessee to the 2000 Fiesta Bowl, special teams coach, strength & conditioning coordinator, and ville in 2008. 2001 Cotton Bowl, 2002 Citrus Bowl, and 2002 and 2003 Peach junior college recruiting coordinator at Pikeville in 2001,02... Education: Earned a degree in health & exercise science from Bowls. Tennessee won three consecutive New Year's Day Bowl defensive backs coach and special teams coach at Newberry Furman in 2007. games from 2000-02 as well. in 2003...defensive backs coach and special teams coach at Tru- Personal: Born July 7, 1983 in Pelion, SC.his brother Josh Prior to joining the staff at Tennessee, McCorvey worked man State from 2004-06...video graduate assistant (defense) at played quarterback at Newberry from 2004-06 and was an All- one season at South Carolina, where he served as the wide Clemson in 2007,08. American...single. receivers coach in 1998 under current Tiger Associate Head Education: Earned a degree in science & physical education Coach Brad Scott. as well as science & psychology from Charleston Southern in McCorvey took the South Carolina job following an eight- 1998. ..master's degree in youth development & leadership year stay at Alabama from 1990-97. He served seven seasons from Clemson in 2009. as its wide receivers coach and the 1 996 campaign as offensive
Personal: Born June 29, 1 977 in Sycamore, II single. coordinator. He was the assistant head coach in 1997 as well.
Alabama had five top-25 final rankings in his tenure in Tus-
caloosa, including three seasons in the top five. The Crimson
Tide won the 1 992 national title with McCorvey serving as wide
receivers coach and Swinney as one of his student-athletes. That season culminated with a 34-13 win over heavily-favored QMH^LMlIffiffiffirTjmm Miami (FL) in the Sugar Bowl. Current Clemson Assistant Coach
Danny Pearman was also on that staff.
During the 1990-96 era, Alabama posted a 70-16-1 record
and played six bowl games. With McCorvey at the controls of
the offense in 1996, Alabama finished 10-3, including a win
over Michigan in the Outback Bowl.
From 1 979-82, he served as an assistant coach at Alabama
A&M and helped that program to the #6 rushing offense in Di-
vision II in 1981 after finishing 1 1th in the nation in scoring of-
fense the previous year. McCorvey began his collegiate coach-
ing career at North Carolina Central in 1978.
McCorvey began his coaching career with a six-year stint
(1972-77) at Tate High School in Pensacola, FL. A quarterback
at Alabama State from 1968-71, McCorvey earned his bache-
lor's degree from Alabama State in 1 972 and a master's degree
from West Florida in 1977.
The Atmore, AL native is married to the former Ann Brown. Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Defense Head Coach Dabo Swinney Recruiting Offense The couple has a son Marlon.
2009 Clemson Football ClemsonTigers.com 32 % | has gone to 10 bowl games. Although this is his 13th year with EH ^3 the football program, he has been involved with the Clemson imrr athletic department for 27 years. From 1983-97, he was the winningest women's tennis coach in school history.
In those 1 5 years, he guided his squads to five straight ACC
Director of Football Director of H.S. Relations titles (1983-87), 12 top-25 finishes, and six NCAA Tourneys. He Programs & Player Personnel had a 254-160 Clemson record and 263-167 career mark. He
was the coach at Furman in 1 982 before coming to Clemson.
• 4th Season at Clemson • 5th Season at Clemson Johnston played for Clemson on the hardcourt and earned
• • Tennessee '01 Furman'98 hisdegree in administrative management in 1 979. He then served
Born November 23, 1 978 • Born May 1,1975 as the assistant men's tennis coach during the 1 980 season.
Johnston is a native of Summerville, SC. He is married to
the former Sophie Woorons. Johnston has a daughter Kiera (19)
and a son Noah (2). A second daughter Caylynn passed away in Daniel Bassett is in his first year as director of football pro- Mike Dooley is in his fifth year with the Tiger football pro- 2008. grams at Clemson. He is in charge of on-campus meals and gram and serves as director of high school relations & player housing, maintaining the football recruiting database, and personnel. He is responsible for maintaining and improving community outreach. relationships between high school coaches and Clemson.
Prior to being hired as director of football programs in Prior to being hired at his current position, he served two
2008, Bassett worked as a student volunteer and later in office years (2005,06) as a video graduate assistant (defense) and two administration from 2003-05. years (2007,08) as a graduate assistant coach (offense) at Clem-
He received his undergraduate degree in broadcasting son. Dooley also served as interim tight ends coach in 2008
from Tennessee in 2001 . He then came to Clemson, where he when Dabo Swinney was hired as head coach at midseason. Director of earned his master's degree in professional communication in Dooley worked as an assistant coach at Greenville (SC) Sports Medicine 2005. High School from 1998-04 before coming to Clemson. His The Birmingham, AL native was born November 23, 1978 responsibilities included defensive coordinator from 2000-04 27th Season at Clemson and is single. and assistant head coach in 2004. Western Carolina '79
Dooley is a native of Toccoa, GA. He lettered as a defen- Born June 7, 1957
sive end at Furman from 1 993-1 995. He was also an Academic
Honor Roll member and received his degree in health & exer-
cise science from Furman in 1 998. Danny Poole is in his ninth season as Clemson's director
of sports medicine, but he is a veteran of more than 26 years
working in the Tiger athletic training facility. He supervises the
Assistant Athletic Director athletic training needs of all student-athletes, but his primary
Player Relations & External Affairs area of emphasis is with the football program. He has 29 years
of full-time experience in the athletic training field.
• 6th Season at Clemson Poole served as head athletic trainer for the Carolina Char- '84 • Clemson Assistant Athletic gers of the American Football Association in 1 979. In 1 980, he • Born January 26, 1960 Director became an assistant trainer at Memphis. As a full-time assistant
there, he earned his master's degree in health education.
1 1th Season at Clemson A 1 979 Western Carolina graduate, Poole earned a degree
' Louisiana State '88 in health & physical education. He was student trainer for the Jeff Davis is in his first year as assistant athletic director for Born April 4, 1963 Catamounts for four years. He was published in the NATA player relations & external affairs within the Clemson football Journal in 1979, "The D.P. Method for Blisters" as a student. program. During the previous five years, he served as an as- Poole was honored in 2001 by his peers with the Athletic sistant athletic director for fundraising, where he helped raise Trainers Service Award. The award is presented by the National funds for the WestZone Club at Memorial Stadium. He also Donald Hymel is in his 1 1 th season with the Tiger football AthleticTrainers Association to role models who are future lead- served as the primary spokesman for Clemson University's program as an assistant athletic director. His emphasis areas ers of the training profession. The Charlotte, NC native is married Call Me Mister Program and served as director of that program include working with pro scouts, handling coaches clinics and to the former Beth Morgan. The couple has two daughters, from 1 999-03. summer camps, team travel, official and unofficial campus visits Jacqui Elaine (22) and Abby Blair (20). Davis was an All-America linebacker from 1978-81 who by recruits, and serving as the liaison for ACC referees. captained the Tigers during their 1981 National Championship Hymel (pronounced HEE-mehl) came to Clemson after a run. "The Judge" registered a then-Clemson-record 175 tackles three-year stint as an assistant equipment manager at Tulane. on the 1981 defense. That same season, he became just the In 1998, he was an administrative assistant at Tulane in addition /?T[t1Tiut 32) third defensive player in ACC history to be named conference to his duties as assistant equipment manager. Mmtt MVP. Davis registered 1 4 tackles as Clemson topped Nebraska Hymel was the head football equipment manager at Nicholls
22-1 5 in the 1982 Orange Bowl to claim its first National Cham- State before accepting his position at Tulane. He is familiar with pionship. the ACC, as he worked as a student assistant in North Carolina's Director of
He was named to Clemson's Centennial Team in 1996. In recruiting office. Equipment
1995, he became the fourth member of the Clemson Ring of Hymel is a 1 988 graduate of Louisiana State, where he was a
Honor. Then in 2002, he was named to the ACC's 50-Year An- student equipment manager. He also performed postgraduate i 1 0th Season at Clemson
niversary team. studies atthe U.S. Sports Academy in Mobile, AL. In 2009, Hymel • Clemson '91
In 2007, Davis was accorded the highest honor attainable married the former Dana Lapointe. for a college football player when he was inducted into the Na- tional Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame. Da- vis has made a name for himself outside of the Clemson com- Alphonso Smith is in his 14th season at Clemson, and he is munity. A fifth-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his 1 0th year overseeing all equipment operations. He served in the 1982 NFL draft, he played six productive seasons in the as a basketball manager during his undergraduate and graduate NFL. During his time as a professional, Davis also completed years at Clemson from 1 985-92. He was a member of the staff of his remaining coursework and graduated from Clemson in Associate Athletic Director Clemson's only ACC regular-season championship team in his- 1984. Football Operations tory (1990). Smith also served as a graduate assistant in 1992. In 1999, Davis returned to Clemson as field director of Call Smith worked as assistant equipment supervisor at Mem- Me Mister. The program seeks to recruit, train, certify, and se- • 1 3th Season at Clemson phis for three years. He was responsible for assisting the football cure employment for African-American males as elementary • Clemson '79 program and was in charge of men's and women's basketball,
teachers in the state's public schools. In 2001 , he was awarded • Born May 22, 1957 women's golf, and men's and women's track & field. $100,000 for the program from Oprah Winfrey's "Angel Net- He is a 1 991 graduate of Clemson, as he earned his degree work." in social science secondary education. He is a member of the He is president of Goal Line Stand, a group that supports Athletic Equipment Managers Association and serves as newslet- young people as adults as they seek to remain committed to Andy Johnston is in his 1 3th year with the Tiger football ter editor for District III. He was named Equipment Manager-of- values that shape and govern lives. their Davis, an ordained program and currently serves as associate athletic director for the-Year for District III in 2006-07 as well. pastor, lives in Clemson with his wife Joni their six chil- and football operations. His responsibilities include managing the Smith is married to the former Kim Teel of Omaha, NE. The dren. program's day-to-day operations. In his first 1 2 years, Clemson couple has a son Andrue Christopher.
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Will-call tickets can be picked up at the ticket office (Gate 9). TOP DECK GATE #16 Clemson's Memorial Stadium has been held in high success. Clemson has won 245 games in 67 years there esteem for many years. Whether it be players from the and has won over 71 percent of the games (245-96-7). 1940s and 1950s, opposing players from the 1970s and The stadium has definitely been good totheTigers, Rk School Stadium Capacity 1980s, or even professional players in the 1990s, the but it constructed against the advice of at least was one 1. Penn State Beaver Stadium 107,282 ambiance of this special setting is what college football coach. Just before Head Coach Jess Neely left for Rice 2. Michigan Michigan Stadium 106,201 is all about. after the 1 939 season, he gave Clemson a message. 3. Ohio State Ohio Stadium 102,329 4. Tennessee Neyland Stadium 100,011 The storied edifice added to its legend when the first "Don't ever let them talk you into building a big 5. Texas Texas Memorial Stadium 94,1 13 meeting of father and son head coaches (Bowden Bowl stadium," he said. "Put about 10,000 seats behind the 6. Georgia Sanford Stadium 92,746 I) took place before a sellout crowd of more than 86,000 YMCA. That's all you'll ever need." 7. UCLA Rose Bowl 92,542 fans 1999. in Clemson has been in the top 20 in the Instead of following Neely's advice, however, Clem- 8 Louisiana State Tiger Stadium 92,400 nation in attendance 28 straight seasons. A crowd has son officials decided to build the new stadium in a valley 9. Alabama Bryant-Denny Stadium 92,138 exceeded 80,000 fans 55 times since the 1983 season. In on the western part of campus. The place took some 10. Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 92,000
11. Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 88,548 2008, Clemson was 1 8th in the nation in average home clearing, as there were many trees, but luckily there were 12. Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium 87,451 attendance with its 79,164 average. no hedges. 13. Texas A&M Kyle Field 83,002 The facility's mystique is derived from its many tradi- The crews went to work, clearing, cutting, pouring, 14. Florida State Doak S. Campbell Stadium 82,300 tions, which date to its opening in 1942, the legendary and forming. Finally on September 1 9, 1 942, Memorial 15. Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 82,112 games and players, and Clemson's corresponding rate of Stadium opened with Clemson defeating Presbyterian 16. Clemson Memorial Stadium 81,500
17. Nebraska Memorial Stadium 81,067
18. Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 80,795
19. Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium 80,321 20. South Carolina Williams-Brice Stadium 80,250
4' 2009 Clemson Football ClemsonTigers.com "Running down the Hill is still talked about everywhere
I go. Players who played against Clemson when I was in
college remember us running down the Hill and thinking
we would gain some type of spirit. The adrenalin rush was unbelieveable for a Clemson player and quite a shock for the opponent." Former Clemson All American Jerry Butler
"I came here knowing it would be loud and Clemson
would hit hard, but the noise was the biggest factor. I didn't
concentrate as well because of it."
Herschel Walker after Clemson's 13-3 win in 1981, his only regular-season loss
"The Rock has strangepowers. When you rub it and run
down the Hill, the adrenaline flows. It's the most emotional
experience I've ever had." Six-time All-Pro and Tiger All-American Michael Dean Perry
"When Clemson players rub thatRockandrun down the
Hill, it 's the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Brent Musburger, ABC Sports
"There is no place louder or more picturesque than
Death Valley. There, where Clemson folks see magic in a
hill and a rock, orange gets more respect than anywhere this side of Gainesville, Florida." Terence Moore, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"When you get to the bottom ofthe Hill, it 's likeyou're in
a hole and all aroundyou are nothing but Clemson fans. It's
3 like the crowd is one big voice. You feel like little kings." " Former Clemson running back Rodney Blunt
"Dea th Valley really lives up to its image. I was impressed 32-13. Those 20,000 seats installed for Opening Day The next day, the boy was swollen twice his size and I with this stadium. When you put 80,000 people in there,
would soon grow. was hospitalized. I it feels like they are on top ofyou. I'd hate to be whoever
When the original part of the stadium was built There are many other stories about the stadium, 9 comes here to play Clemson." San Francisco quarterback Steve Young in the early 1940s, much of the work was done by including one that Frank Howard put a chew of tobacco
scholarship athletes, including many football players. in each corner as the concrete poured. "Florida was loud in the swamp. But the loudest, not The first staking out of the stadium was done by two Howard said that the seeding of the grass caused a > only the stadium, but the loudest place I have ever been
football I laid members of the team, A.N. Cameron and Hugh few problems. "About 40 people and sod on the around in my life was definitely Death Valley. I was yelling
Webb. Webb returned to Clemson years later to be an field,"he said. "After three weeks on July 1 5, we had only at the top ofmy lungs and I couldn't even hear what I was
architecture professor and Cameron went on to become gotten halfway through. saying. That place was unreal in how loud it was. I don't
think I will ever be in a louder place than Clemson." a civil engineer in Louisiana. "I told them that it had taken us three weeks to get Florida State quarterback Chris Rix, 2001
The building of the stadium did not proceed without that far, and I would give them three more weeks'payfor
problems. One day during the clearing of the land, a however long it took. I also told them we would have 50 "I'm very thankful that we're playing a day game at player young proudly announced that he was not allergic gallons of ice cream when we got through. After that, Clemson. The last time we were up there, it was extremely
to poison oak. He then proceeded to attack the poison it took them three days to do the rest of the field. Then loud. I yelled the calls to my guard, but we couldn't hear
oak with a swing blade, throwing the plants to and fro. we sat down in the middle of the field and ate up that each other and we couldn t hear each other in the huddle. When you have fans that can get that loud and distract whole 50 gallons." offenses like that, that's as important as having an All- Howard said that on the day of the first game in the American on your defense." stadium, "the gates were hung at 1:00 and we played Florida State center David Castillo, 2005 Rk Attendance Date Opponent Score at 2:00." But that would be all of the construction for a
1. 86,092 10-23-99 Florida State 14-17 while. Then in 1 958, 1 8,000 sideline seats were added, "In 2005, Clemson's Memorial Stadium, commonly 2. 85,872 11-19-94 South Carolina 7-33 and in 1960, 5,658 west endzone seats were added known as 'Death Valley'reached an astounding 126 decibels 3. 85,187 11-18-00 Carolina 16-14 South when a packed crowd of 79, 135 fans observed Charles in response to increasing attendance. With the large 4. 11-3-01 Florida 27-41 85,036 State Bennett's sack ofquarterback Kyle Wright during the Tigers' 10-20-01 3-38 east endzone ("Green Grass" section), this expansion 5. 84,869 North Carolina three-overtime heartbreaker against the Miami Hurricanes. 11-19-88 increased capacity to 53,000. 6. 84,867 South Carolina 29-10 This level easily surpassed the old record of 121 decibels set 7. 84,576 9-17-88 Florida State 21-24 Later, upper decks were added to each side of the by Louisiana State fans in Tiger Stadium, which holds 92,400 8. 11-21-98 84,423 South Carolina 28-19 stadium as crowds swelled - the first in 1978 and the fans." 9. 83,909 11-23-02 South Carolina 27-20 RealFootball365.com second in 1983. It increased capacity to over 80,000, 10. 83,823 11-17-90 South Carolina 24-15 which makes it one of the nation's largest on-campus 11. 83,752 10-14-00 Maryland 35-14 "The game when I was a sophomore (in 2005) stands stadiums. In 2006, the WestZone was added, an area 12. 83,472 11-17-07 Boston College 17-20 out for me. What an awesome place that is to play I'll never 13. 83,428 11-25-06 South Carolina 28-31 that contains locker rooms and a luxury club level that forget that atmosphere, and I know for a fact I've never 14. 10-15-88 49-17 83,356 Duke holds 1,000 seats. seen so much orange in one place at one time. If you've
15. 83,312 1 1-21-92 13-24 South Carolina The effect that inflation has had can be dramatically never been there, going out on the field for the first time 16. 83,194 9-28-91 Georgia Tech 9-7 seen in the differences in stadium construction. The at Clemson is incredible." 17. 83,170 9-12-92 Florida State 20-24 Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, 2007 original part of Memorial Stadium was built at a cost of 18. 83,127 10-6-90 Georgia 34-3
only $ 1 25,000, or $6.25 per seat. The stadium's newest 19. 82,929 11-23-96 South Carolina 31-34 20. 82,630 10-21-06 Georgia Tech 31-7 upper deck was finished in 1983 at a cost of $13.5 mil- he said the place was like "Death Valley." A few years 21. 82,492 11-22-86 South Carolina 21-21 lion, or $866 per seat. later, the name stuck. 22. 82,456 11-29-08 South Carolina 31-14 Through the years, Memorial Stadium has become In 1974, the playing surface was named Frank 23. 82,422 11-10-07 Wake Forest 44-10 known as "Death Valley." It was tagged by the late Howard Field for the legendary coach because of his 24. 82,372 11-20-04 South Carolina 29-7 Presbyterian Coach Lonnie McMillan. After bringing long service and dedication to the University. 25. 82,333 10-12-91 Virginia 21-21 his teams to Clemson for years and getting whipped, Luckily, it wasn't built behind the Y.
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Total Offense: 756 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-81 Total Offense: 378 by Woodrow Dantzler vs. Florida State, 1 1 -3-01
Plays: 95 vs. N.C. State, 10-7-00 Rushing Yards: 263 by Raymond Priester vs. Duke, 1 1-1 1-95
Yards Per Play: 9.1 vs. Louisiana Tech, 9-30-06 Carries: 36 by Ray Yauger vs. Wake Forest, 1 0-18-69
Rushing Yards: 536 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-81 Passing Yards: 372 byCullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07
Carries: 73 vs. Virginia, 10-21-72 Completions: 38 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07
Yards Per Carry: 10.3 vs. Presbyterian, 9-22-45 Passing Attempts: 66 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07 9-22-45 Rushing Touchdowns: 1 1 vs. Presbyterian, Completion % (min. 1 5 att.): 94. 1 by Woodrow Dantzler vs. The Citadel, 9-2-00
Passing Yards: 372 vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07 Passing Efficiency: 261.1 byCullen Harper vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-07
Completions: 38 vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07 Passing Touchdowns: 5 by Cullen Harper vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 9-8-07
Passing Attempts: 67 vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07 5 by Cullen Harper vs. Central Michigan, 1 0-20-07
Passing Efficiency: 262.9 vs. Furman, 9-15-07 Receptions: 1 2 by Airese Currie vs. Middle Tennessee, 9-13-03
Passing Touchdowns: 6 vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-07 Receiving Yards: 174 by Aaron Kelly vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-07
First Downs: jj vs. vvdKe ruresi, i u j i o i Receiving Touchdowns: 3 by DreherGaskin vs. Auburn, 11-21-53
35 vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-07 3 by Tony Home vs. Texas-El Paso, 10-4-97
Points: 82 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-81 All Purpose Yards: 267 by Tony Home vs. Florida State, 9-20-97
Punting Average: 56.6 vs. Wake Forest, 10-29-77 Punt Return Yards: 1 26 by Donnell Woolford vs. Georgia Tech, 9-26-87
Punts: 13 vs. Furman, 11-21-42 Kickoff Return Yards: 1 60 by John Shields vs. Alabama, 1 0-25-69
13 vs. Pensacola N.A.S., 10-13-45 Interceptions: 3 by Kit Jackson vs. Wake Forest, 1 0-30-65
Penalties: 15 vs. Wake Forest, 11-2-85 3 by Brian Dawkins vs. Duke, 1 1-11-95
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Penalty Yards: 155 vs. Wake Forest, 10-29-77 3 by Michael Hamlin vs. The Citadel, 9-6-08
Punt Return Yards: 227 vs. Georgia Tech, 9-26-87 Tackles: 24 by Jeff Davis vs. North Carolina, 1 1 -8-80
Kickoff Return Yards: 165 vs. Maryland, 11-16-02 Sacks: 4 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 1 1-6-99
Interception Return Yards: 131 vs. Western Carolina, 9-25-82 Tackles For Loss: 6 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 1 1 -6-99
Interceptions By Defense: 5 vs. Virginia, 10-31-64
5 vs. Virginia, 10-21-72 Opponent Individual
5 vs. Georgia, 9-19-81 Total Offense: 450 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-00
5 vs. North Carolina, 1 1-4-95 Rushing Yards: 227 by Ted Brown (N.C. State), 1 1-25-75
5 vs. N.C. State, 10-30-04 Carries: 38 byTorin Kirtsey (Georgia), 10-7-95
Fumbles: 14 vs. Presbyterian, 9-1-53 Passing Yards: 454 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-00
Fumbles Lost: 5 vs. many Completions: 35 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-00
Sacks By Defense: 12 vs. Furman, 9-7-96 Passing Attempts: 57 by Kip Allen (The Citadel), 1 0-4-86
Tackles for Loss: 19 vs. N.C. State, 10-24-87 57 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 10-28-00
Pass Breakups: 18 vs. The Citadel, 10-4-86 Receptions: 1 4 by Kelly Campbell (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-00
Receiving Yards: 249 by Peter Warrick (Florida State), 9-20-97
A - triple-overtime game; Note: Clemson first played its home games at Ail-Purpose Yards: 374 by Peter Warrick (Florida State), 9-20-97
Memorial Stadium in 1 942. Tackles for Loss: 4 by Ross Browner (Notre Dame), 1 1-12-77
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ClemsonTjaers.com 2009 Clemson Football | 39 What has been described as, "the most exciting 25 The shortest entry into Memorial Stadium was a The team would dress at Fike, walk down William-
seconds in college football from a color and pageantry short walk down Williamson Road from Fike Fieldhouse's son Road, come in the gate underneath where the
standpoint," actually started out as a matter-of-fact dressing rooms to a gate at the top of the Hill, which scoreboard now stands, and jog down the Hill for its
entrance, mainly because of necessity. is located behind the east endzone. There were no warmup exercises. There was no fanfare, no cannon
The first 20,000 seats in Memorial Stadium were dressing facilities inside the west endzone of Memorial shot fired, noTiger Paw flag, no "Tiger Rag"played...just
built and ready for use before the 1942 season, less than Stadium. ..there was only a giant clock, where the hands the team making its entrance and lining up to do the
a year after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the United turned, and a scoreboard that was operated manually side-straddle hop.
States was drawn into World War II. by hand. That is pretty much the way things went for the next 25 years.
Either in 1 964 or 1 965, S.C. Jones, a member of the
class of 1 91 9, made a trip to California. He stopped at
a spot in Death Valley, CA and picked up a white flint
rock. He presented it to Head Coach Frank Howard
as being from Death Valley, California to Death Valley, South Carolina.
The rock laid on the floor in Howard's office in Fike
Fieldhouse for years. One day, he was cleaning up
his office and told Gene Willimon, who was executive
secretary of IPTAY, to "take this rock and throw it over
the fence or out in the ditch. ..do something with it, but
get it out of my office!" Willimon did not think that was the way a rock
should be treated. After all, it had been brought 3,000
miles by a very sincere Clemson fan. By the mid-1960s, Memorial Stadium was living up
to its moniker ("Death Valley") because of the number of Tiger wins that had been recorded there. Actually,
the name was first used by Lonnie McMillan, head coach
at Presbyterian during the 1 940s. McMillan and the other Blue Hose coaches before him used to open each season by playing at Clemson.
Seldom scoring (24 shutouts in 39 games), and with only
three victories and four ties to show for it, his teams were
getting "killed" by theTigers regularly. In 1948, McMillan made the comment to the press that he was taking his
team to play Clemson in "Death Valley." An occasional reference to Memorial Stadium by that name could be heard for the next four years,
but when Howard started calling it "Death Valley" in
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the 1950s, the name took off like wildfire. Clemson celebrated its 67th year in the "Valley" in 2008. But getting back to Howard's Rock. The Rock was mounted on a pedestal at the top of the Hill on the east side of the stadium. It was unveiled
September 24, 1 966 when Clemson played Virginia. The
Tigers were down 18 points with 17 minutes left and came back to win 40-35 on a 65-yard pass from Jimmy
Addison to Jacky Jackson in the fourth quarter. That was quite a debut for the Rock. The team members started rubbing the Rock prior to running down the Hill on September 23, 1 967, a day when Clemson defeated Wake Forest by a score of 23-
6.
Prior to running down the Hill that day, Howard told his players, "If you're going to give me 1 10 percent, you can rub that Rock. If you're not, keep your filthy hands off it." Howard told of the incident during the following day on his television show, and the story became leg- end. When Hootie Ingram succeeded Howard as head coach prior to the 1970 campaign, Ingram decided that the team would make its final entrance on the field out After final warmups, the team gathers back in its of the dressing room in the west endzone. In all home dressing room under the west endzone stands for its games during the 1970 and 1971 seasons and the first final game instructions. Approximately 10 minutes Rk School Stadium four games of 1 972 when the Tigers did not run down prior to kickoff, the team boards three buses, rides 1. Louisiana State Tiger Stadium the Hill, their combined record was 6-9. around behind the north stands to the east endzone, 2. Virginia Tech Lane Stadium
The team decided it wanted to come down the Hill and disembarks to the top of the Hill behind Howard's 3. Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
4. Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum once prior to the South Carolina contest during the Rock. 5. Penn State Beaver Stadium 1972 season. The result, in a cold, freezing rain, was At the appointed time, the cannon booms, and led 6. Clemson Memorial Stadium a 7-6 victory when Jimmy Williamson knocked down by a giant Tiger Paw flag, the band forms two lines for 7. Miami (FL) "Orange Bowl a two-point conversion attempt, which preserved the the to run between and strikes up"Tiger Rag".. .the team 8. Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium narrow win. frenzy starts in all sincerity and usually lasts for three 9. Ohio State Ohio Stadium The Tigers have made the entrance for every home hours. 10. California Memorial Stadium
* - no longer exists; Note: List compiled from survey of game since 1942, except for the seasons mentioned It is a tradition that has inspired Clemson players for coaches by ESPN The Magazine in 2007. above (333 times entering the 2009 season). many years.
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For the first time in Clemson football history, the vey Athletic Center. It includes a two-floor strength that encompasses approximately 6,000 square feet of everyday activities for the football program have training facility that is 14,000 square feet, among the space. The football staff offices and meeting rooms moved to Memorial Stadium. On July 1, 2009, Tiger largest dedicated solely for football in the nation. are composed of approximately 4,000 square feet of
coaches moved into new offices in the WestZone of "The motto for our program since I became head existing space and more than 1 8,000 square feet of new
Memorial Stadium. A month later, the team made the coach is 'All-in'," said Head Coach Dabo Swinney. "This space. locker room in Death Valley its full-time facility. facility shows any Clemson football player, recruit, or The facility includes offices for the head coach,
Additionally, a new equipment facility, athletic supporter that our University is'AII-ln' with this football assistant coaches, and support staff along with position training facility, and strength training facility opened program. The facility is among the best in the nation meeting rooms and a 1 50-seat auditorium with a sloped with all the modern conveniences of an NFL franchise's and allows our student-athletes to develop and be- floor and theater seating. facility. come the best they can be." The training room, located on the north side of
The new facility is 142,000 square feet, which adds The equipment room has been expanded to include, the home team's locker room, is expanded to include a over 50,000 square feet to previous facilities in the Jer- among other items, new offices and a new laundry room new hydrotherapy room, new offices, and examination
Year ESPN.com Rivals.com Scout.com Lemming 2003 67 43 NR 2004 _ 53_ 40 NR 2005 17 21 22 ___ ~ 2006 15 22 16 2007 18 16 23 18
2008 2 12 11 10 2009 19 *11 *8 NR
* - average star ranking; NR - not ranked in top 25 (Lemming
only ranks top 25); Note: ESPN.com rankings not available
prior to 2006.
2009 Clemson Football ClemsonTigers.com f|$ I rooms. The training room occupies about 6,200 square feet of space as well. The level-three concourse has been expanded with the addition of the football offices. This space, the roof of the new football offices, is utilized for gameday marketing activities and to provide fans additional space to gather inside the stadium.
Clemson is committed to building a model sports program - one that propels our university into achieving and maintaining national athletic rankings that rival our competitors. The WestZone project is a major step forward in building a total sports program.
In order to be a consistent contender at the highest level of competition, Clemson must recruit the best student-athletes in the nation - student-athletes who can compete both academically and athletically. The nation's best recruits are impressed by superior facilities, top coaches, and a strong sense of excitement along with school spirit. They desire an environment in which they will have a positive, nurturing experience.
It is not a coincidence that the quality of Clemson's recruiting classes has improved dramatically since the combined with top-quality facilities allows that coach the WestZone has opened up space in the Jervey
WestZone project began in 2004. to recruit successfully on a consistent and continuing and McFadden buildings for the other 18 Clemson
Coaching is the most critical component of such an basis. sports to improve their facilities for recruiting, and environment. An outstanding coach can sometimes Former Clemson running back James Davis, have more office, training, conditioning, and sports transform meager resources into a good program, but the 2005 ACC Rookie-of-the-Year, stated that one medicine space. This will greatly enhance the overall the greatest success comes when top-quality coaching of the biggest contributing factors in deciding on performance, both on and off the field of competition,
Clemson was the University's commitment for all 19 sports.
to upgrading facilities. "Does Clemson want A look to Clemson's history shows the importance
to be a championship program?"asked Davis infrastructure enhancements have on the football pro- when he was considering Clemson. "The gram. The following chart summarizes the relation-
WestZone (initiative) showed me that it ship. does!"
Building success requires building for Infrastructure Improvement 3 to 6 Years Later 1934, Formation of IPTAY 1939, 9-1, first bowl success. While the WestZone is located in
1 942, Memorial Stadium opening 1948, 11-0, top-15 ranking Memorial Stadium, the completed project 1953, Joined ACC 1958, Sugar Bowl will provide resources for Clemson's total 1 973, Built Jervey Athletic Center 1978, 11-1, #6 ranking sports program, permitting all Tiger teams 1 978, Built South upper deck 1981, National Champions
and athletes to compete with the nation's 1 983, Built North upper deck 1 988, Top-10 ranking
best. Moving all football operations to 2009, Completion of WestZone Phases 1,2 It's not about winning or losing. It's about saving money on car insurance.
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A significant aspect of Phase son has gone to 1 bowl games and The strength training facility actually has two
II of the WestZone project was the he has coached 1 7 football strength floors. The first floor has all the free-weight equip- construction of a new strength All-Americans, including Tiger run- ment, including a dumbbell area, and the second floor 1 1 power racks training facility on the first floor that ning back C.J. Spiller. is a cardio-equipment area. 1 1 8x8 Olympic platforms is adjacent to the Tiger locker room 1 1 custon-built racks It is the fourth major facilities Batson has a staff of eight assistants working with and the Frank Howard Field playing Football sleds that monitor power construction since Batson joined the football team. Joining Batson are veteran Strength output and speed off the ball surface. the program, an example of his Coaches David Abernethy and Larry Greenlee. Three Cardio equipment For the first time, there is a desire to keep Clemson at the fore- more assistants deal in player development year- Full line of leverage equipment strength training facility exclusively front of strength training. round. Those Powerstation/nutrition bar for the development of the Tiger Nine flat-screen televisions The new facility has the best in include former football team. Director of Strength Awards wall all strength training equipment, not Tigers Damonte
& Conditioning Joey Batson, who is to mention the existence of a new McKenzie and 1981 Jeff Davis, LB in his 1 3th season at Clemson, makes sure that all Tiger sound system and nine new flat-screen televisions Marion Dukes Jeff Bryant, DT gridders are ready to compete against the top teams that give the Tiger football player a pleasant atmo- along with Bran- Lee Nanney, OT 1983 William Perry, MG in the nation. In his first 12 years in Tigertown, Clem- sphere to accomplish the most strenuous work don McCombs. 1984 Kenny Flowers, TB 1985 Jim Riggs, TE 1986 Ty Granger, OT 1987 Danny Pearman.TE 1988 DonnellWoolford, DB 1989 Vince Taylor, LB 1990 Levon Kirkland, OLB 1991 Mike Brown, C 1992 Brentson Buckner, DT 1993 Stacy Seegars, OG 1994 Nelson Welch, PK 1995 Brian Dawkins, SS 1996 Raymond White, MG
1997 Lamont Hall, TE 1998 Jason Gamble, C 1999 Damonte McKenzie, DL
2000 Terry Jolly, DT 2001 Woodrow Dantzler, QB TJ.Watkins, OG Kyle Young, C 2002 NickEason, DT 2003 John Leake, LB Gregory Walker, OT
2004 Leroy Hill, LB 2005 Steven Jackson, FB
2006 Dustin Fry, C Anthony Waters, LB 2007 Cullen Harper, QB 2008 Chris demons, S
C.J. Spiller, RB EMS(HD
Director of Strength & Conditioning
• 1 3th Season at Clemson
• Newberry '85
• Born June 22, 1961
Joey Batson is in his 24th year as a strength & condition- ing coach at the collegiate level and 13th year as director of
strength & conditioning at Clemson. He has served as a head
strength & conditioning coach 20 of his 24 years of service. Batson was named master strength & conditioning coach by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association
(CSCCA) in May of 2009. This honor is the highest given in the strength & conditioning coaching profession. Batson was pre-
sented with a blue MSCC jacket on May 7, 2009. Batson has had a strong impact on the Clemson program
since he became director in 1997. He has had much to do
with the success of the football program, helping it to 1 bowl
games and four top-25 final rankings. While at Clemson, he
has worked for three head coaches and has had a tremendous impact in the state at many notable high school programs.
An example of his respect level in the profession is dem- onstrated by the number of former assistants who are now as- sistants and/or directors at other universities, including confer-
ences such as the ACC and SEC along with several high profile
high school programs in the state. Not only does Batson bring professional experience to the
position at Clemson, he brings experience as a football player
at the collegiate level. The Travelers Rest, SC native was a tight
end at The Citadel in 1979 before transferring to Newberry, where he was a two-year letterman and team co-captain dur- ing his senior season.
Batson earned his bachelor of arts degree in physical
education from Newberry in 1985 and his master's degree in
education from Clemson in 1 988. Prior to his collegiate career,
Batson was named to the 1977 all-state football team as a de-
fensive end in high school.
Batson is married to the former Susan Malone of Green-
ville, SC. The couple has two sons, Michael and Benjamin.
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63 Brandon Thomas OT Fr. 59 John-Kevin Dolce NT Jr. \A/ill Dirl/nr 64 Wilson Norris OG So. 61 win earKer OT Sr. 65 Thomas Austin OG *Gr! When Virginia Has the Ball 62 Billy Cuffee OG So. 68 Kenneth Page OG Fr. 63 Austin Pasztor OG So. 70 Jamarcus Grant OL Sr. Virginia Offense 64 jacK inieius Q L 71 Matt Skinner JJ5 Fr. Pos. # Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. 65 dJ. LaDOeti OG Jr. 72 Landon Walker or "So. LT 67 Landon Bradley 6-7 275 So. 67 Landon Bradley OT So. r 73 David Smith OL •So. LG 63 Austin Pasztor 6-7 315 So. 68 Anthony Mihota So. 71 Matt Mihalik Ul Fr. 74 Antoine McClain OG So. C 64 Jack Shields 6-5 285 Jr. /ST 72 Oday Aboushi Ul Fr. 76 Cory Lambert OT •Sr. RG 65 B.J. Cabbell 6-6 305 Jr. 74 Patrick Slebonick OG Sr. 77 J.K.Jay OT Fr. RT 61 Will Barker 6-7 320 Sr. 75 Isaac Cain OG Jr. 78 Ben Ramsey OL Mr. TE 83 JoeTorchia 6-6 250 Jr. 79 Phillip Price 77 Aaron Van Kuiken OG Fr. OT So. WR 18 Kris Burd 5-11 190 So. 7Q r»i 79 Chris Richardson DE Hunter Steward \JL Fr So. QB 10 Jameel Sewell 6-3 225 Sr. 80 Brandon Ford WR *Fr. 80 Danny Aiken LS Jr. TB 31 Rashawn Jackson 6-1 245 Sr. 81 Jaron Brown WR *Fr. 81 Dontrelle Inman WR Jr. FB 47 Curt Orshoski 6-2 250 So. 82~ Durrell Barry TE *Gr S3 Joe Torchia TE Jr. WR 4 Vic Hall 5-9 185 Sr. 83 Dwayne Allen TE *Fr. 84 Jared Green WR So. PK 3 Robert Randolph 5-10 160 So. So. 84 Darrell Smith DE Fr. 86 Ray Keys WR 85 Brandon Clear WR •So. 89 Colter Phillips TE Fr. Clemson Defense So. 86 Michael Palmer TE Sr. 92 Zane Parr DE Pos. # Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. 87 Terrance Ashe WR Mr! 93 Will Hill DE Fr DE 97 Malliciah Goodman 6-4 265 Fr. *L Kyle Johnson WR Gr. 94 Matt Conrath DE So. 6-4 310 Jr. NG 99 Jarvis Jenkins Jenkins So. 89 Miguel Chavis DT Jr. 96 Nick NT 6-3 305 So. DT 98 Brandon Thompson 98 Nate Collins DE Sr. 90 Kourtnei Brown DE Jr. BE 7 Ricky Sapp 6-5 240 Sr. 91 Jess Bowers OL Sr. 99 Brent Urban DE Fr. SLB 24 Kevin Alexander 6-4 265 Sr. 92 Kasey Nobles TE Mr. 20 Brandon Maye 6-3 230 *So. 93 Da'Quan Bowers DE So. MLB 6-1 235 *Sr. 94 Rennie Moore DT So. WLB 33 Kavell Conner 5-10 170 *Gr. 95 DrewTraylor TE So. CB 38 Chris Chancellor 6-1 210 Jr. 96 Dawson Zimmerman P So. SS 2 DeAndre McDaniel 5-11 190 Jr. 97 Malliciah Goodman DE Fr. FS 12 Marcus Gilchrist 6-0 98 Brandon Thompson DT So. CB 18 Crezdon Butler 185 Sr. 6-2 So. 99 Jarvis Jenkins DT Jr. P 96 Dawson Zimmerman 200 Information
Locat ion Charlottesville VA Enrollment 21 057
N ic k n3 me C 1 iorc Orange & Blue Conference Atlantic Coast
Home Field Scott Stadium (61,500)
President John T. Casteen III Athletic Director Craig Littlepage
First Year of Football 1 888 Series Record Clemson leads 36-8-1
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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by nation's #2 public university and tied for #24 overall Thomas Jefferson, who outlined the institution's pur- among 248 national universities. Virginia also has the
pose, designed its buildings, supervised construction, highest graduation rate among public universities. planned the curriculum, and directed the recruitment
of the first faculty. As the first Rector of the University, Jefferson presided over the school's governing body,
known as the Board of Visitors. James Madison and
James Monroe were members of the board in the early
years.
When it opened for classes in 1825, the University
of Virginia represented a dramatic innovation in Amer- In 1976, the American Institute of Architects pro-
ican education. In an era when colleges trained stu- claimed the academical village one of the outstand-
dents almost exclusively for teaching and the ministry, ing achievements of American architecture. Then in
Jefferson dedicated his university to the education of 1988, the Lawn was named to the prestigious World
leaders in practical affairs and public service. Heritage List. Although the University of Virginia has
Jefferson designed his "academical village" to expanded to encompass more than 1 1 ,000 acres, it re-
house teachers and students alike in four long rows of tains the intimacy that characterized the academical
rooms interspersed with larger buildings that provid- village.
ed classrooms and dwelling space for faculty families. The University of Virginia continues to excel in the
The Rotunda is the focal point of the historic central U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings. This grounds. past August, the publication placed Virginia as the
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Head Coach Al Groh (Virginia '67) Record at School (Seasons) 59-51 (9th)
Career Record (Seasons) 85-91 (1 5th)
Assistant Coaches Coach Position(s) Alma Mater Gregg Brandon OC, QB Northern Colorado 78 Ron Prince STC Appalachian State '92 Dave Borbely OL DePauw'81 Wayne Lineburg RB Virginia '96 Anthony Poindexter ASTC, DB Virginia '99 Bob Price RC.TE Cal Poly-Pomona '78 Latrell Scott WR Hampton '99 Bob Trott LB North Carolina '76 Chad Wilt DL Taylor '00
58 2009 Virginia Football WirainiaSDorts.com LB • Sr. San Diego, CA
OG • So. PK • So. Tillsonburg, Ontario Naples, FL
TE • Jr. Cold Spring, NY
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..6-6 Allen-Ford, Tory DE ... 205 Fr. Hunter, Quintin WR . ..6-1 185., (Shields, Jack C, .6-5 285. Hampton, GA (Lovejoy HS) Orange, VA (Orange County HS) Duxbury, MA (Boston College HS)
m Barker, WillWi OT...... 6-7 320.. ..Sr. Inman, Dontrelle WR 6-3 1 90 Jr. Simpson, Mikell TB 6-1 .200. ..Sr. VI Bryn Mawr, PAPi (The Haverford School) i Batesburg, SC (Batesburg-Leesville HS) s Harrisburg, PA (Harnsburg HS!
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I Bradley, Landon OT 6-7 275 So. Jarrett, Drew PK 6-0 185 Fr. Smalls, Riko QB.. ...6-0 200 Fr. Conway, SC (Conway HS) Virginia Beach, VA (Frank Cox HS) 8 Piano, TX (Piano East Senior HS)
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Kris 5-11. .190. .So. Jobe, Staton 6-0 Jr. . ...6-4 cTTI Burd .WR ) WR 185 Snyder, Matt WR 205 So.
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[Burrell, Denzel LB 6-4 245. ..Sr. Johnson, Cam LB 6-4 255 So. Sparrow, Javanti DB 6-0 1 85. S Kiy South Orange, NJ (Columbia HS) Washington, D.C. (Gonzaga College HS) Chesapeake, VA (Western Branch HS)
ftRCabbell, B.J OG.. ..6-6 305. Jones, Perry RB 5-8 185 Fr. Steward, Hunter OL 6-7 315. I lift) Rowland. VA (Nelson County HS) Chesapeake. VA (Oscar Smith HS) 1 Virginia Beach, VA (Floyd E. Kellam HS)
Cain, Isaac OG.... .6-4 300 Jr. Joseph, Dom 6-1 1 90 So. Taliaferro, Aaron LB 6-2 .230 So. CB | Hampton, VA (Hampton HS) Philadelphia, PA (Roman Catholic HS) Gloucester, VA (Gloucester HS) m I
Carter, Darnell LB ..6-3 245. .Jr. Keys, Ray WR 6-1 195. .So. ITorchia, Joe TE 6-6 250.. .Jr. I Englewood, NJ (Dwlght Morrow HS) m Rocky Mount, VA (Franklin County HS) Cold Spring, NY (Queen of Peach (NJ) HS)
Childress, Daniel LB.. 6-2 215. Mack, Torrey TB.. ...6-0 190 Fr. ) Urban, Brent DE 6-7 280 Fr. w Franklin, VA (Franklin HS) m Stratford, CT (Stratford HS) Mississauga, Ontario (Lome Park Secondary School)
...6-1 6-3 6-7 Fr. IChilds, Darren LB., 230 Sr. McCartin, Connor LB 205 Fr. I VanKuiken, Aaron OG 305 San Diego, CA (Mission Bay HS) ® Warrenton, VA (Fauquier HS) Cincinnati, OH (Turpin HS)
m Clark,,Aaron LB., ...6-5 245. McCartin, Kyle LB.. ...6-4 200 Fr. Verica, Marc QB 6-3 210 Jr. 4JU Fairfield, VA (Rockbridge HS) 8 Warrenton, VA (Fauquier HS) Lansdowne, PA (Monsignor Bonner HS) fjYT^ Collins, Nate DE 6-2 290 Sr. IMcLeod, Rodney S 5-10 185 So. Walcott, Ausar S 6-4 215 Fr. (lUlJ Port Chester, NY (King Low Heywood Thomas (CT» i Hyattsville, MD (DeMatha Catholic HS) 80 Hackensack, NJ (Hackensack HS)
{JVn Conrath, Matt DE 6-7 270 So. Mihalik, Matt OT 6-7 295 Fr. Wallace, Devin CB 5-11. VI Oak Lawn, IL (Saint Rita HS) HI Middlefield, OH (Gilmour Academy) Fort Washington, MD (Friendly HS)
6-3. Cook, Chris CB . ..6-2 210.. (TIT) Mihota, Anthony C, ..6-4 275 So. IWindle, Tucker LB .220. HS) Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Catholic HS) 8 Lynchburg, VA (Heritage HS) Wi)J Fredericksburg, VA (Massaponax
[Cuffee, Billy OG 6-5. .320 So. Milien, Max TB.. ..6-0 210 So. Womack,Trey S 5-11. .Jr. jj i Chesapeake, VA (Deep Creek Senior HS) ® Arlington, VA (Yorktown HS) Springfield, PA (Malvern Preparatory School)
Detrick, Jared LB 6-1 235.. Minnifield, Chase CB 6-0 185 So. Woods, Brandon S. ...6-2 215. ..Sr. m Newport News, VA (Woodside HS) Lexington, KY (Henry Clay HS) Durham. NC (Southern Durham HS)
Dolce, John-Kevin NT 6-2 245 .. Mosley, Corey S 5-10 200 So. Bay Shore. NY (Saint Anthony's HS) Richmond, VA (Henrico HS)
IDowling, Ras-I CB 6-2 200.. Orshoski, Curt FB 6-2 250 So. Chesapeake, VA (Deep Creek Senior HS) Culpeper, VA (Culpeper County Senior HS)
IDuda, Patch WR 6-3 187.. .Jr. Parker, Mike CB 6-2 205. .Jr. I Kenilworth, IL (New Trier HS) Orlando. FL (Edgewater HS)
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Green, Jared WR 6-2. .180 So. )Pasztor, Austin OG 6-7 315., .So. I Vienna, VA (Oakton HS) Tillsonburg, Ontario (Fork Union (VA) Military Academy)
Greer, Steve LB 6-2 ....225 Fr. ) Phillips, Colter TE 6-6 245., I Solon, OH (Solon HS) Darnestown, MD (Georgetown Preparatory School)
Hall, Vic WR. ,.5-9 185. ..Sr. Randolph, Robert PK 5-10 1 60 So. I Gretna, VA (Gretna Senior HS) 8 Naples, FL (Naples HS)
.250.. .Fr. IRathjen, Nathan P 5-10 195 Jr. m Williamsburg, VA (Lafayette HS) Lovettsville, VA (Loudoun Valley HS)
Hinkebein, Chris PK 6-1. .190 So. Reynolds, LaRoy DB 6-2 210 Fr. I Charlotte, NC (Providence Senior HS) Norfolk, VA (Maury HS)
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Western Kentucky 62-24 Virginia Tech 28-23 N.C. State W 52-20 at Bngham Young 38-7 Virginia 9-20 at Clemson
at Florida Atlantic 27-20 at Virginia 34-9 at Notre Dame L 16 20 Nevada-Las Vegas 41-0 at Duke 13-17 at Navy
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Thursday, September 3 Florida State 54 at Brigham Young 28 Saturday, October 17 Saturday, November 14
South Carolina 7 at N.C. State 3 MiddleTennessee 32 at Maryland 31 N.C. State 20 at Boston College 52 Boston College 14 at Virginia 10
East Carolina 1 7 at North Carolina 31 Wake Forest 3 at Clemson 38 Clemson 43 at N.C. State 23
Saturday, September 5 Gardner-Webb 1 4 at N.C. State 45 Virginia Tech 23 at Georgia Tech 28 Georgia Tech 49 at Duke 1
Northeastern at Boston College 54 Virginia 34 at Southern Mississippi 37 Virginia 20 at Maryland 9 Florida State 41 at Wake Forest 28
Middle Tennessee 14 at Clemson 37 Nebraska 1 5 at Virginia Tech 1 Miami (FL) 27 at Central Florida 7 Virginia Tech 36 at Maryland 9
Richmond 24 at Duke 16 Elon 7 at Wake Forest 35 Miami (FL) 24 at North Carolina 33
Jacksonville State 1 7 at Georgia Tech 37 Thursday, October 22
Maryland 13 at California 52 Saturday, September 26 Florida State 30 at North Carolina 27 Saturday, November 21 ESPN! The Citadel 6 at North Carolina 40 Wake Forest 24 at Boston College 27 (OT) North Carolina at Boston College 1 2:00 ESPNU William & Mary 26 at Virginia 14 Texas Christian 1 4 at Clemson 1 Saturday, October 24 Duke at Miami (FL) 12:00 Riytom Alabama 34 vs. Virginia Tech 24* North Carolina Central 1 4 at Duke 49 Boston College 16 at Notre Dame 20 Maryland at Florida State l 2:00 ABC Baylor 24 at Wake Forest 21 South Florida 1 7 at Florida State 7 Clemson 40 at Miami (FL) 37 (OT) Virginia at Clemson 3:30 E5PNU North Carolina 7 at Georgia Tech 24 Maryland 13 at Duke 17 N.C. State at Virginia Tech 3:30
Monday, September 7 Rutgers 34 at Maryland 1 Georgia Tech 34 at Virginia 9
Miami (FL) 38 at Florida State 34 Miami (FL) 7 at Virginia Tech 31 Wake Forest 1 at Navy 1 Saturday, November 28 Pittsburgh 31 at N.C. State 38 Boston College at Maryland TBA Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 29 Clemson at South Carolina TBA Clemson 27 at Georgia Tech 30 Saturday, October 3 North Carolina 20 at Virginia Tech 1 Wake Forest at Duke TBA Florida State 21 at Boston College 28 Florida State at Florida TBA Saturday, September 12 Clemson 21 at Maryland 24 Saturday, October 31 Georgia at Georgia Tech TBA
Kent State 7 at Boston College 34 Virginia Tech 34 at Duke 26 Central Michigan 1 at Boston College 31 Miami (FL) at South Florida TBA Duke 35 at Army 19 Georgia Tech 42 at Mississippi State 3 Coastal Carolina 3 at Clemson 49 North Carolina at N.C. State TBA
Jacksonville State 9 at Florida State 1 Oklahoma 20 at Miami (FL) 21 Duke 28 at Virginia 17 Virginia Tech at Virginia TBA James Madison 35 at Maryland 38 (OT) Virginia 16 at North Carolina 3 N.C. State 42 at Florida State 45
North Carolina 1 2 at Connecticut 1 N.C. State 24 at Wake Forest 30 Georgia Tech 56 at Vanderbilt 31 Saturday, December 5 ESPN Murray State 7 at N.C. State 65 Miami (FL) 28 at Wake Forest 27 ACC Championship Game* 8:00
Texas Christian 30 at Virginia 14 Saturday, October 10
* - A - All Marshall 1 at Virginia Tech 52 Boston College 14 at Virginia Tech 48 Thursday, November 5 Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Note: times
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Georgia Tech 1 7 at Miami (FL) 33 Florida A&M 1 6 at Miami (FL) 48 Florida State 24 at Clemson 40 Georgia Southern 1 2 at North Carolina 42 Duke 6 at North Carolina 1 TAMPA BA> Saturday, September 19 Indiana 7 at Virginia 47 Wake Forest 27 at Georgia Tech 30 (OT)
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Duke 16 at Kansas 44 Virginia 1 7 at Miami (FL) 52
Cl8m8onTlaers.com 2009 Clemson Football 63 | What is Clemson?
Brave is a word you could use to describe Matt Summers. Before joining the Clemson Family to earn a master's
degree in real estate development, he spent five and a half years as a Green Beret. He served multiple tours, distinguishing himself with three Bronze Stars for valor
and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Afghanistan.
He called on the skills he learned as an undergraduate at Bucknell University to help him grow as a leader during his time with the U.S. Special Forces — developing strategy, leading missions, training Afghan nationals, and designing and constructing camp housing for Special Forces teams and their support personnel.
When his military service ended, Summers decided
to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue
a career in real estate development. He says, —"I felt I needed a way to transition back into civilian life
a way to re-sharpen my professional skill set."
Summers chose to come to Clemson after meeting with faculty. "The chemistry was great," he says, "and the
program's reputation is spreading like wildfire." Summers
graduated in May 2009 with a 4.0 GPA and the Ric Ritter Award for Spirit and Service. "Grad school was a great idea; Clemson was an even better idea. The stars t8* kind of lined up for me to come here."
S3CLEMSON \» UNIVERSITY 731
mm Thomas Green Clemson believed that South Caro- John C. Calhoun. Landmarks such as Fort Hill, the former The Hendrix Student Center is a 108,000 square-foot lina needed an institution of higher education dedi- home of the Clemsons and the Calhouns, Tillman Hall facility in the heart of Clemson's campus that contains cated to science and agriculture. With his belief came with its clocktower and Carillon Garden, the statue of a convenience store, food court, movie theater, and the foundation that was laid for Clemson Agricultural Thomas Green Clemson, and the outdoor amphitheater bookstore. The center has 15,000 square feet of meet-
College. On April 6, 1 888, Thomas Clemson died, leav- all help retain the air of tradition. ing rooms and a 2,600-square-foot student lounge. It ing most of his estate to the state of South Carolina is also the home of the Michelin Career Center, student with the purpose of establishing a college that would Clemson Unviersity Facts media, and Campus Life offices. teach scientific agriculture and the mechanical arts to • U.S. News & World Report ranked Clemson the The Michelin Career Center can help with planning the young people of South Carolina. leading university in South Carolina and #22 among and finding summer and full-time employment.
The college formally opened its doors in 1 893 with the nation's top public universities in August of 2009. The office assists in career counseling and planning, an enrollment of 446 students. As an all-male military The university's goal is to be one of the top-20 public searching for a job, preparing resumes, and develop- school, it quickly became recognized across the nation universities in the nation. Clemson has improved 52 ing job interview strategies. Resources include staff as an important part of the national system of state spots since 1997. expertise, books, videotapes, and literature provided universities and land-grant colleges. In 1955, Clemson • Clemson's five colleges include Agriculture, Forestry, by companies and agencies. Clemson has developed became a civilian co-educational college. As the school & Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts, & Humanities; Busi- one of the best automated placement systems in the expanded its academic offerings and research pursuits, ness & Behavioral Science; Engineering & Science; and country, allowing students to research employers and the state legislature renamed it Clemson University in Health, Education, & Human Development. sign up for interviews from any mainframe computer
1964. • Kiplinger's magazine ranks Clemson #34 among pub- terminal on campus.
Today, the University is much more than Thomas lic institutions in its roundup of institutions providing The Princeton Review ranked Clemson students the
Clemson could have ever envisioned. The campus is a top-quality education at a reasonable price. nation's #1 "Happiest Student Body" in 2008. located on 1,400 acres of beautiful rolling hills on what • The Program for Educational Enrichment and Reten- once was the plantation of former U.S. Vice President tion (PEER) helped bring Clemson's graduation rate of African-American engineering students to the
highest in the nation among predominantly non- LU historically black schools.
Founded: 1889 • Fike Recreation Center, which just completed a
Total Enrollment (2008-09): 1 8,3 1 renovation and expansion project, has a host of
Undergraduate Enrollment (2008-09): 1 4,7 1 opportunities for students to let off steam through Graduate Enrollment (2008-09): 3,604 physical activity. Inside Fike is an eight-lane swim- Freshman Class Enrollment (2008-09): 2,923 ming pool, a diving tank, two gyms for basketball Average SAT of 2008-09 Freshmen: 1 ,223 Freshmen in Top 10 Percent of Class: 52% and other activities, various weightlifting facilities, Freshman-Year Retention Rate: 91% and room for aerobics. Outside Fike are several
Degrees Awarded in 2008: 2,779 spacious fields used for the extensive intramural Undergraduate Degree Programs: 68 program and for student enjoyment. There are Graduate School Degree Programs: 1 1 indoor and lighted outdoor tennis courts across Full -Time Teaching Faculty Members: 1,223 the street at Hoke Sloan Tennis Center.
Clem50nTlaers.com 2009 Clemson Football # 65 Since its inception in 1991, the Student-Athlete facility, young men and women from all of Clemson's ronment of respect, integrity, and excellence. Through
Enrichment Programs have provided student-athletes intercollegiate varsity sports have the best in facilities these services, Vickery Hall guides and encourages each
a continued commitment to excellence. Our approach for both training and competition. individual to reach his or her full potential as a student,
is to address the total student-athlete, and we are com- The Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs are athlete, and citizen.
mitted to coaching our student-athletes to success in housed inVickery Hall, located in the center of campus.
the academic, personal growth, career, and community The $3-million structure is as impressive aesthetically as Academic Commitment
service arenas. other athletic facilities. It recently underwent $300,000 Clemson's 19 sports programs had an overall GPA
As an original member of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life in renovations to further assist our student-athletes in of 2.97 for the 2009 spring semester, the highest on re-
Skills Program, we provide opportunities and services the classroom. But the importance of Vickery Hall to cord. Additionally, 242 of the 448 student-athletes (54
to address the changing needs and skills of student- our student-athletes is not found in the structure itself, percent) were named to the Academic Honor Roll (3.0
athletes during college and after graduation. This but in the many programs that the building houses. GPA or better). That is a record for the highest percent-
program was selected for the FBS Athletic Director's Vickery Hall opened in the fall of 1 991 and was the age of student-athletes on the Academic Honor Roll
Association "Program of Excellence" Award, a lifetime first facility in the country constructed solely to provide for one semester.
award recognizing CHAMPS/Life Skills excellence. academic support to student-athletes. The two-story, The Tiger football team had a record 44 of its 96
Clemson's commitment to provide its student- 27,000 square-foot building is open all day and into the student-athletes earn a 3.0 GPA or better. The previous
athletes with the best facilities is evident in many ways. evening hours to accommodate the student-athletes' record was 41 during the fall of 2000. The team GPA in
From the soaring upper decks of Memorial Stadium extended schedules. Dabo Swinney's first full semester as head coach was
and the beautiful WestZone, to the "New Littlejohn Vickery Hall programs are dedicated to providing 2.61 , the second-highest team GPA on record.
Coliseum," to the state-of-the-art strength training a holistic, educational experience by inspiring an envi- The list of football team members on the Aca-
Micftery
Associate Athletic Director, Director of Learning Specialist Learning Specialist Athletic Academic Athletic Academic Technical Consultant Administrative Assistant Academic Services Academic Services Advisor, Football Advisor, Football
Learning Specialist Learning Specialist Athletic Academic Advisor Career Development
2009 Clemson Football ClemsonTigers.com 66 l|§ | demic Honor Roll Included starters Kevin Alexander, Thomas Austin, Da'Quan Bowers, Mason Cloy, Rashaad Jackson, Jimmy Maners, Brandon Maye, Akeem Robin- son, and Ricky Sapp. Thirteen of the players on the ros- ter made the Dean's List (3.50 to 3.99 GPA), including
Austin, a starting offensive guard, and Maye, a starting linebacker. Both are returning AII-ACC Academic play- ers. Maners received an ACC Postgraduate Scholarship and was inducted into Clemson's initial Phi Beta Kappa class in 2008 as well. The Clemson football program had the most Aca- demic Honor Roll members (44), seven more than the
rowing program. It marked the first time since the spring of 2002 that the football team had the depart-
ment's most Academic Honor Roll members.
Clemson had five student-athletes on the AII-ACC
Academic team in 2008, including C.J. Spiller, who was
First-Team AII-ACC on the field and in the classroom.
He made the Dean's List in the first semester with a 3.5
GPA. He also became the first running back in Tiger demic year. It was just the eighth time in history that gram. Richard Ruggieri led Clemson to a team bid in
history to earn First-Team AII-ACC honors on the field it played in all three major postseason events in the the NCAA Championships for the first time and the and in the classroom in the same academic year. same academic year, as Clemson was one of just 13 varsity 4+ boat won the national title.
schools to do so. There were many remarkable individual perfor-
Athletic Commitment Clemson received team bids to NCAA Tourna- mances as well. In addition to the women in the Na-
It was a noteworthy year for Clemson athletics in ments in women's volleyball, men's basketball, wom- tional Championship varsity 4+ boat (Allison Colberg,
2008-09. From a team standpoint in the high-profile en's tennis, rowing, men's golf, and baseball, and the Callen Erdeky, Lydia Hassell, Kelly Murphy, Meredith sports of football, basketball, and baseball, Clemson Tigers were ranked in the top 25 of the final polls in Razzolini), Jacoby Ford won the NCAA title in the 60m played in a bowl game, the NCAA Men's Basketball men's basketball, women's tennis, rowing, men's golf, indoors. Kyle Stanley won the Ben Hogan Award as
Tournament, and the NCAA Baseball Tournament in men's indoor track & field, and baseball. the nation's top golfer and finished second at the the same year for the first time since the 1 997-98 aca- It was a landmark year for the Tiger rowing pro- NCAA Championships.
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Clemsonripefs.com 2009 Clemson Football | ffe 67 Clemson University is defined by its "determined spirit" — the shared sense that drives our progress, unites us as a family and pushes us to reach greater
heights. In fact, the very foundation of the University rests on the determination of Thomas Green Clemson.
Determined spirit is in our DNA.
A new set of communications tools will better convey what we
)n? all know to be true — there is no other place like Clemson. Over the next few months,
you will see a refreshed
look in our print and online communications. But what you love about Clemson's brand — the Tiger Paw and Clemson
Orange — are still there, only stronger. Rest assured that Clemson's DNA and our
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This brief NCAA rules education is aimed at outlining basic educational information, and recruiting rules to help potential Tiger students-athletes and a summer-camp brochure to QMIjlTfcTlT^^ parents better understand the extensive process. Clemson a prospect. After September
University is committed to recruiting and conducting our athletic 1 of the prospect's junior program with the highest level of integrity. If you have questions year, coaches can provide a about NCAA rules, pleasecontactClemson'scompliance services prospect with personalized at (864) 656- 1 580 or through our website at ClemsonTiqers.com letters, a media guide, and and click on compliance. copies of newspaper articles. A prospect can receive Important NCAA Terms a football game program
Academic Credentials - A prospect should check with his when he visits the Clemson high school guidance office to see if he is taking classes that University campus. will meet NCAA eligibility standards. A prospect should do this early (prior to his sophomore year) and keep track of core Recruiting - A term used courses. A prospect will need to take either the ACT or SAT for to describe the process of
NCAA certification. acquainting a prospect with (3KHIIiHIIfl3LIIBMQ GHnlllQI/CniHiQ a college and the coaches of Associate Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Compliance Services - Contact NCAA rules define a contact as a face-to-face that college who are striving to Compliance Services Compliance Services Email - cvinsoniatclemson.edu interaction with a prospect and/or his parents by a coach off learn more about a prospect. Email - saellisiSclemson.edu Email - [email protected] Clemson's campus. The NCAA sets a contact period for football Only coaches can recruit. prospects from late November through the end of January. That No one else is permitted to is the only time coaches can meet with a prospect away from persuade a prospect to play at a particular college. the Clemson campus. Information Standardized Test - A prospect must take the ACT or SAT before 656-1 Core Courses - Courses at a prospect's high school that enrolling in college full-time. A prospect may take the ACT or SAT Compliance Services Phone: (864) 580 are considered college preparatory. The NCAA requires 16 more than once and use the best subscore from different tests to Compliance Services Fax: (864) 656-1243 Services P.O. 3 core courses, including four in English, three in math, two in achieve the highest score. Both Clemson and the NCAA Eligibility Compliance Address: Box 1 science, one additional from English, math, or science, two Center require scores to be reported directly from the testing Clemson, SC 29633 Overnight Athletic social sciences, and four additional courses. A high school agency. When registering for the test, list the Eligibility Center Address: Jervey Center;
1 Perimeter prospect's guidance counselor will have a list of the school's Code (9999) and Clemson (3842 (ACT), 5111 (SAT)). Clemson 00 Road; Clemson, SC 29633 core courses (48H), or visit the NCAA Eligibility Center's website University admissions requires students to present either an Website: .. ClemsonTiqers.com/Compliance/Compliance-Home.html at EliqibilitvCenter.com for more information. ACT or SAT writing score. The writing score will not be used to
determine a prospect's qualifier status- What is a National Letter of Intent (NLI)? It is a contract. A
Dead Period - Recruiting period when coaches may not have prospect and his parents sign a promise that the prospect will face-to-face contact with prospects on or off campus. Coaches Telephone - Clemson football coaches can call a prospect once attend a particular college. In return, that college promises a may continue to telephone and write a prospect. in May during the prospect's junior year. After September 1 of prospect financial aid. A prospect signs a National Letter of
a prospect's senior year, a coach can call a prospect only once a Intent during his senior year (in February for football). Once
Evaluation - In April and May of a prospect's junior year, coaches week. A prospect can expect unlimited calls during the contact the prospect signs a National Letter of Intent, he cannot be will visit a prospect's high school and review his athletic and period. ..before his official visit and once the prospect has signed recruited by any other institution, and it is a binding contract academic credentials with his coach. In the fall, they may watch a National Letter of Intent (NLI). for the prospect's first year in college at the school that provides a prospect compete one time but will not have any contact. the National Letter of Intent. Frequently Asked Questions
Home Visit - During the contact period, a senior prospect may • Are a prospect's parents invited for an official visit? What is an official visit? A prospect is allowed to take a total invite college coaches to his home to meet his parents and to Yes. NCAA rules allow a school to provide lodging and of five official visits (one per institution), which are expense- talk in detail about the football program and academic offerings meals for parents or legal guardians who accompany their paid. Before the official visit, the prospect must present his at any college the prospect is considering. child. However, NCAA rules do not allow schools to provide high school transcript, proof of an ACT, PACT, SAT, or PSATtest,
transportation for parents unless they drive with their son. and be registered with the NCAA EligibilityCenter. Official visit
Prospect - Any student who has entered the ninth grade. Once invitations are extended by Clemson coaches only. Official a person becomes a prospect, NCAA rules define how college • Can a prospect visit Clemson anytime during his high visits may not be taken prior to the first day of classes during coaches can interact with that prospect. school career? Yes. A prospect can have his high school coach the prospect's senior year of high school.
call Clemson coaches to set up an unofficial visit. He can attend
Receiving Mail - Prior to September 1 of a prospect's junior a football game and talk with Tiger coaches, and it does not What is the NCAA Eligibility Center? It is the agency that year, NCAA rules allow Clemson to mail a questionnaire, NCAA count as a contact when it is on Clemson's campus. There are certifies a prospect's initial academic and amateur eligibility
times when a prospect cannot visit... NCAA rules refer to them for both NCAA Division I and Division II. A prospect should
as"dead periods,"as coaches will not schedule to meet with a register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the conclusion of siaiemei prospect during that time. his junior year in high school online at EliqibilitvCe nter.com
Cost is $60. Remember to keep the PIN in a place for easy The Department of Athletics offers nationally promi- • Can IPTAY members help recruit? No. NCAA rules are clear... retrieval. A prospect should request the guidance counselor to nent athletic programs. Through a dedicated commitment only Clemson coaches can telephone, contact, and evaluate a send a transcript after his junior year and final transcript after to educational interests, a competitive athletic program, prospect. Only college coaches can offer unofficial and official graduation. A prospect should also request a final amateur and integrity in all areas, the student-athletes, coaches, visits. decision beginning on April 1 of his senior year. and staff strive to bring credit and recognition to Clemson University.
The mission of the Athletic Department is to sponsor
a broad-based athletic program that provides educational and athletic opportunities for young men and women to grow, develop, and serve the interests of Clemson University
by complementing and enhancing its diversity and quality
of life.
Furthermore, the Athletic Department seeks to be a source of pride for the citizens of the State of South Carolina
and to be recognized as a nationally-prominent program,
through consistently high levels of performance and ac-
complishment in athletic competitions.
The Athletic Department strives to develop student-
athletes academically and athletically with the total com- mitment of aiding their efforts to graduate from Clemson
University and advance to careers that will enable them to be productive members of society.
The Athletic Department will act in an ethical and hon-
est manner, dedicated to compliance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
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Ibrahim's WA & BUCK. WeatherTec Bainbridge Jacket Largest & Finest Selection of Clemson Sportswear & Gifts Anywhere! Youth L/S T-shirt Two Clemson Locations Women's Sport Watch To Serve You! Multifunction II Watch rtUSSELL the tiger sports shop ATHLETIC. Classic Hood 364 College Avenue, Downtown Clemson THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 1102 Tiger Boulevard, US 123 Clemson, Lots OfParking! Order or Call for a Free Catalog 1-800-933-7297 Order Online at www.tigersports.com The IPTAY Repre- sentative program con- tinues to be one of the Dr. Jim Bostic most important market- Charlie Bussey ing tools available for Lynn Campbell the growth of the IPTAY Eddie N. Dalton Scholarship Fund. This Don Golightly F. Reeves Gressette, Jr. group of over 650 wom- Johnny H. Holcombe, Jr. en and men throughout F.E. Hughes the country volunteer Dr. Glenn Lawhon, Jr. their time to encourage Edgar C. McGee those in their communi- Thurmon McLamb President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Jim Sanders District IX ties and in their circle of Director, Director, District I Director, District IV Director, District VI Lawrence Starkey influence to join IPTAY John Tice on an annual basis and Dr. John Timmerman to support Clemson in all endeavors. Despite economic challenges through- out the state and region, IPTAY had a successful 2009 campaign due to the tireless efforts of this group. The recruitment of new donors, those that have a potential for leadership gifts and creating a link between Clemson, and its constituents is the goal of each IPTAY representative. With the continued leader- ship provided by the IPTAY Board of Directors and our past presidents, the REP program will continue to be CHAMPIONSHIPS successful. If you are interested in becoming an IPTAY representative, please contact the chairperson in your BEGIN WITH SCHOLARSHIPS Alumni Association President NCAA/ACC Representative area or visit ClemsonTiqers.com . CMiOTCIflLlM57 The IPTAY Scholarship Foundation, founded in 1 934, Fike's mission of providing annual scholarship support Operating under the guidance of its board of direc- was the first scholarship fundraising organization in col- for Clemson's student-athletes, paying the operating tors and the leadership of the athletic department's lege athletics. Its roots trace back to October 16, 1 931 expenses of IPTAY, and maintaining an adequate re- external affairs division, IPTAY continuously receives following a surprising 6-0 football loss to The Citadel. serve fund deemed appropriate by the IPTAY Board of the annual support of our donors. After the game, captains Frank Jervey and Pete Heffner Directors. Our donors' contributions ensure that all 19 Some changes in recent years include the addition along with Head Coach Jess Neely and Assistant Coach varsity sports annually obtain the maximum amount of of the Tiger Cub Club, CATS (Clemson Active Teen Sup- Joe Davis met in a car outside the stadium in Florence, scholarships offered by the NCAA. port), and the Collegiate Club, an update in its database SC to discuss various ways Clemson could establish its Even though the mission of IPTAY set forth in 1934 technology, and the addition of two new levels to IPTAY football program to a competitive status. remains the same, its scope has grown tremendously membership, the Howard ($2,100) and McFadden Shortly after the meeting, Dr. Rupert Fike offered his over the years. IPTAY not only provides annual athletic ($5,600) levels of giving. help after corresponding with Jervey. Neely believed he scholarships, but it has also provided over 1,600 aca- IPTAY introduced the endowment of positions pro- could run a successful football team if he was provided a demic scholarships and raised over $3.5 million through gram under former Executive Director George Bennett. $10,000-a-year increase in scholarships. Initially, Jervey the IPTAY Academic Scholarship Endowment, which was IPTAY implemented the program in April of 1 994 during called for members to pay $30 a year, but Fike recom- established in 1982. the 85th-birthday celebration for former Clemson Head mended a smaller amount, which he believed would IPTAY has been the key in building and maintain- Coach Frank Howard. The first endowment honored lead to more members. Fike charged 100 people to step ing the outstanding facilities essential for Clemson to Howard, who coached the Tigers for 39 seasons and forward and pay $10 a year, which is where the name remain one of the top programs in the country. It has established much of Clemson football's storied tradi- IPTAY (I Pay Ten A Year) originated. played a critical role in various construction projects tions. The purpose of IPTAY is"to provide annual financial and renovations throughout the athletic department. The Heisman Scholarship Level, established in scholarship support to the athletic department and to In addition to fulfilling the mission of raising funds for 2005, is IPTAY's highest annual donation level. IPTAY assist in every way possible to regain the high athletic scholarships, IPTAY has played a vital role in providing Executive Director Bert Henderson set a goal to recreate prestige which rightfully belongs to Clemson." a wide variety of amenities enjoyed by all students, Fike's 1934 vision of having 100 people come forward In 1934, the first year of IPTAY, over $1,600 was including being a strong supporter of Tiger Band giving $10 annually. The 100-charter-member goal raised by the organization. Some donors negotiated through payment of new uniforms, instruments, and for the $10,000 donation level was not only reached payments in the form of bartering because of the Great travel expenses. but surpassed thanks to the generous support of our Depression. Milk, sweet potatoes, turnip greens, and IPTAY is considered by many to be the father of donors. other goods were accepted in an attempt to build a athletic fundraising. It was the first organization in the Under the department of external affairs, IPTAY solid membership base. nation to build and fund an academic support facility will expand its organizational service to move toward However, the hard work of Fike and his colleagues built solely for educational support of student-athletes. a broader scope of full-service. This will include capital began to pay off during the 1 939 season, as the Tigers Vickery Hall opened in 1991 and has established itself gifts, improved marketing plans, estate planning, and went to their first bowl game, the 1940 Cotton Bowl, as a nationally-recognized program for student-athlete increasing our membership through our representative where they defeated Boston College 6-3 and finished support. program. the season in the top-25 of the AP poll. Coincidentally, The IPTAY Collegiate Club, started in 1 997, continues For more information on how you can support IPTAY reached Neely's $10,000 goal for the first time in to be the model student fundraising organization in the Clemson University, our student-athletes, and band 1939. country. The IPTAY Representative program continues members, please call the IPTAY office at Memorial Sta- In 2009, IPTAY has over 15,000 annual donors and to be a leadership group that grows the IPTAY organiza- dium at 1-800-CLEMSON or log on to ClemsonTiqers. over 5,000 Collegiate Club members who continue tion through its role as volunteer annual fundraisers. com . 2009 Clemson Football ClemsonTiaers.com 76 | * York County Horry County District District Jack Cox (CC) Steve Hawley (CO listrict Marion County Troy Atkinson (CO District Sumter County Tracy Pender (CC) Williamsburg County Sam Drucker (CC) District I IX Director, District I Director, District Director, District Easley, SC Columbia, SC North Augusta, SC Abbeville County Aiken County Northeast Mason Speer (CO Bryan Young (CC) Michael Straley(RC) Director, District V Beaufort, SC Anderson County Barnwell County Southeast Samuel O'Neal Charles Cooper (RC) Arthur Klugh (CO (CC) Allendale County FrankYoung (CO McCormick County Calhoun County West Coast Charles Watts (CO Gary Porth (CC) Bamberg County Frank Kellers (RC) Joe Ott (CC) Oconee County Edgefield County Sammy Dickson (CC) Lewis Holmes (CC) Beaufort County [MiGIJrjiJiB Director, District VII Lisa Sulka (CC) Charlotte, NC District Pickens County Lexington County Terry Long (CC) James Lowman (CC) Berkeley County North Carolina Region I Wayne Dewitt (CC) Timothy Long (RO Orangeburg County Kenneth Buck(CC) Charleston County North Carolina Region II District Al Byrd (CC) Robert Dunnigan (RO Richland County David Mitchum (CC) Colleton County North Carolina Region III Samuel Hazel (CC) Jeffrey Goldsmith (RC) Dorchester County North Carolina Region IV Harry Ebernickle (CC) Andy & Nellie Mills (RO Hampton County North Carolina Region V | Director, District X Jerry Crews (CC) William (RC) Worth Greenville, SC Jasper County Greenville County Roy Pryor (CC) Tom Garrett (CC) MmtMSffiiglll] District Greenwood County Director, District II Wayne Bell (CC) Spartanburg, SC District Cherokee County Laurens County Barry Patterson (CO Richard Townsend (CC) Newberry County CC - County Chairperson; RC - Re- Director, District IV Charles (CC) gional Chairperson Bedenbaugh Rock Hill, SC Saluda County Chester County HascalGoff(CC) Samuel Stone (CC) Spartanburg County Chesterfield County Jeffrey Lancaster (CC) Bill Tillman (CC) Director, District VIII Marietta, GA Union County Darlington County Jerry Brannon (CC) Jerry Usher (CC) Georgia Region I Todd Ballew (RO Fairfield County Philip Wilkins (CC) Clarendon County Georgia Region II John Ducworth (CC) Earle Maxwell (RO Kershaw County Tommie James (CC) Dillon County Douglas Lynn (CC) Lancaster County Wolfe Larry (CC) Florence County Charles Grace (CC) Lee County Green Deschamps (CC) Georgetown County Reed Barker (CC) Marlboro County Mark Avent (CC) 2009 Clemson Football Clems0nTiHer5.com | ffc Glenn & Christy Bowers Columbia, SC JoeT- Branyon, Jr. Andrews, SC nwTWiTrTTni^vmTP Vince & Anna Brawley Martinez, GA Joseph B. 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Gordon Greenwood Asheville, NC Judy & Michael Parham Greenville, SC Mrs. Bernice Clanton Clemson, SC Greer Flooring Center, Inc. Greer, SC Richard T. Patrick Sumter, SC Donor Hometown William & Gail Cobb Jacksonville, FL Robert B. Hambright Charlotte, NC Donnie Patterson Anderson, SC Roy Abercrombie Greenville, SC Denny & Carol Cole Hodges, SC Rick & Lyn Hamilton Seneca, SC William & Laura Pelham Greenville, SC " Eddie & Chrissy Adams Seneca, SC Samuel B. Cole Greenville, SC Robert Joe Harris, Jr. Fort Mill, SC Jeanne M. Penner Naples, FL Eileen K. Addis Greenville, SC Mr. Ashley C. Cone Columbia, SC Marion D. Hawkins, Jr. Hartsville, SC Pickens Dental Associates Pickens, SC Bryan P. Albert Irmo, SC John L Cote, Jr. Myrtle Beach, SC James R. Hendricks, Jr. Pawleys Island, SC Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC Charleston, SC Herbert R.Allen Charleston, SC J, Richard Cottingham Seneca, SC Henry Pak, Inc. Simpsonville, SC Pinewood Village, Inc. Florence, SC A.M Tuck, Inc. Bradley, SC Jack D. Cox Rock Hill, SC George, Jr. & Barbara Hill Anderson, SC Betty Poe Greenville, SC A.D. Amick Memorial Leesville, SC Craigford Industrie^ Mount Pleasant, SC Helen T.Hill Charleston, SC Manda M. Poletti Sullivan's Island, SC Anderson Enterprises, Inc. Greenwood, SC Richard E. Dailey Tullahoma, TN R Glenn Milliard Atlanta, GA R.B. Pond, Jr. Myrtle Beach, SC Anonymous Bonita Springs, FL Mr. & Mrs. G. Reese Daniel Charleston, SC John R. Hines Orlando, FL David C. Poole Co., Inc. Greenville, SC Anonymous Columbia, SC Wesley Dasher III Elgin, SC Hank & Susan Ford Hofford Charleston, SC M. Lee & Kelly C. Powell Greenville, SC Anonymous Gaffney, SC Christopher & Jamie Davies Charlotte, NC Mr! Harold R. Hoke, Jr. Charleston, SC Richard C. Power Simpsonville, SC Anonymous Greenville, SC Richard Davies Charlotte, NC Brian K. 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King Greenville, SC Marshall Stith Sullivan's Island, SC Best&Flatt Columbia, SC First Sun Management Clemson, SC John L. King, Jr. Duncan, SC David &Trina Stone Arlington, TX David Bishop Pawleys Island, SC Harry H. Frampton III Avon, CO J.R. Kingman, Inc. Greer, SC Charles L. Sullivan, Jr. Hartsville, SC Ronald & Debra Blackmore Beaufort, SC Francis Realty Co. Greenville, SC Harold D. Kingsmore Clemson, SC Sumter Casket Company Sumter, SC Luther & Sally Boliek Greenville, SC Francis E. Gardiner III Annapolis, MD T.E. Kirby Graniteville, SC James E. Sykes, Jr. Athens, GA The Booth Company, Inc. Sumter, SC Clyde Gardner Alpharetta, GA Dr. Sidney & Dr. Anne Kirkley Hendersonville, NC Terry Tallon Greenville, SC In Memory of E.M. Bost Simpsonville, SC J. Daniel Garrison Houston, TX Ernest S. Knighton Edenton, NC Christopher L.Tamsberg Charleston, SC Calvin L. Bostic Greer, SC William J. Gill Rock Hill, SC Terrell Lankford Insurance Greenville, SC Thompson Construction Group, Inc. 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Odell Weeks, Jr ognized on a special donor John L. 8rady, Sr. Edens Peanut Company Johnny & Charlotte JoeT. Branyon, Jr Joy Edwards Hank & Susan Hofford William H.Mathis William 8. Richmond 11 Thomas Warren Weeks W.Wells display wall to be erected Thomas C. Breazeale Thomas & Hollye Edwards Brian K. Holden Susan W. Mauro Sue Riddle Joel Riggins Edward J.Werntz, Jr. Dr. John J. Britton Charles Eldndge&William Barker Miss Martha Holleman Bob & Sheryl Mayberry David Stanley Riggins Allen & Jane West inside the WestZone com- Bryant Brown Floyd & Cheryl Elliott Robert & Carotyn Hollmgsworth Anthony Mayne C. David A. Brown Richard M. Eppley, Jr. Mrs. Eva Holmes Patti McAbee & Tommy Eison John C Rivers Thomas West III R. Everette Elaine McAbee R. Steven Robins William E.West plex. All Grassroots donors Mr & Mrs. James A. 8rown, Jr. Steven Epps, Jr. Lewis F. Holmes & Jerome & Linda Brown James Harold Erskine Fred W Hoover A. Dial McAlister Dr. Eddie Robinson Dr. & Mrs. T G Westmoreland Dial WestZone Golf Tournament who gave between $1,000 Kenneth S. Brown Joe A. Erwin Dennis Oliver Hopf Mr. & Mrs Albert McAlister James H. Robinson Dr.W. Scott Brown C. Edward Evans, Jr. Horry County Clemson Club Gregory E. Mc8ride Robert W. Robinson, Jr. Chris G. White and $149,999 will be listed Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Bruner Frederick W. Fairclothlll Rob & Claudia Hubbard Michael & Lynn McBride Jimmy Rogers Marshall White, Jr. Jr. Jim Roquemore Charlie Whitehurst on separate special do- Dr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Bull Robert D. Fairey Mrs Ruth Hubbard Peter L, McCall, a Rose Alton & Mary Ann Whitley Jim & Marilyn Bull Ford F. Farabow, Jr. Bill & Lillian Hudson Dr. Sean McCallum Anthony & Diane June & David Huff Chris McCameron Dr. Steven R. Ross The Whitmans nor display wall located on William E. Burnett H. Craig Farver Wilds III Charlie & Joyce Bussey Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Faulkenberry T.E. 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Dave Edwards Toyota Dick Brooks Honda Dick Smith Automotive, Inc. Enterprise Greer, SC Spartanburg, SC Greer, SC Columbia, SC & Greenville, SC Upstate, South Carolina Enterprise Fairey Chevrolet-Cadillac Fairway Ford, Inc. George Ballentine Ford-Toyota George Coleman Ford South Carolina Orangeburg, SC Greenville, SC Greenwood, SC Travelers Rest, SC Hemingway Motor Company, Inc. Herlong Chevrolet Buick, Inc. Leader Ford M. Snyder's, Inc. Palmetto Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Andrews, SC Johnston, SC Seneca, SC Greenville, SC Charleston, SC : 2009 Clemson Football Clem50nTigers.com 80 v | k Tiger Band Spotlight TIGER BAND / 1HAKIN THE SOUTHLAND Tiger Band is pleased to announce one of its own, married to Cindy for 37 years and raised two sons. The Larry Sloan, as a 2009 Distinguished Alumni Service oldest (Chris) went on to become Tiger Band Com- Award recipient. He played trumpet in Tiger Band mander in 1996, as they remain the only father-and- Where the Blue Ridge yawns its greatness from 1969-74, earning a degree in mechanical en- son commanders in the band's history. The younger Where the Tigers play gineering. He was also Tiger Band Commander, the son (Scott) felt the patriotic calling and attended the Here the sons of dear old Clemson highest-elected student officer in Tiger Band, for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He has served Reign supreme alway. 1973 season. in the Pentagon and has provided the Sloan fam- Chorus Almost immediately upon graduation from Clem- ily with their newest members (and future Tiger Band Dear old Clemson, we will triumph son, Larry not only began a successful career in engi- members), three adorable grandchildren. And with all our might also neering, but he asked how he could continue to In 2007, Larry, along with Chris, established an an- That the Tigers' roar may echo help Tiger Band. He has served as a volunteer videog- nual award to be given to the Tiger Band Commander. O'er the mountain height. rapher for the band for well over 20 years, and along This commitment shows his continuing dedication, with his wife Cindy, they have served as band chaper- both in time and money, to Tiger Band, which is proud a recruiting trip. The halftime show will pay tribute to ones just as long. These two services to the band have and grateful. our military and veterans, including the armed servic- required an enormous sacrifice of time over the years. es songs and a rousing conclusion to Lee Greenwood's In 1977, Larry had the vision to realize that the Today's Show "God Bless the USA." Clemson Bands needed to raise scholarship money Joining Tiger Band on the field during pregame for worthy band students. Out of his home, along are 100 high school band seniors who are visiting on Written by Dr. Mark Spede Director of Bands with a few other band alumni, he founded CUTBA (Clemson University Tiger Band Association). Through sheer force of will and perseverance, that scholarship program has resulted in an endowment approaching $400,000. Three years ago, Larry retired from the company he founded and wanted to give even more to the band. He had another vision, the Tiger Band Com- mitment, to raise $2 million by July 1, 2008. Again, through his leadership and will to succeed, the Com- mitment actually exceeded its goal by over $300,000 (gifts and bequests). This will ensure that future gen- erations of Tiger Band members will have the oppor- tunity to receive scholarship assistance from the band. Many of the larger gifts to the Tiger Band Commitment were directly solicited by Larry, which again speaks to his influence over generations of Tiger Band alumni. In addition to the band, Larry is very passionate about Tiger athletics. He has been a significant IPTAY donor for decades and a season ticketholder in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball. He lives and breathes Clemson sports in the most positive sense. One of his greatest joys was being able to experience Clemson's football national championship in the Orange Bowl. He bleeds orange! Larry not only has been great to Clemson, but he has first and foremost been a family man. He has been ClamsonTluere.com 2009 Clemson Football HARTER ^Charter Brings your home to life! ©2009 Charter Communications. Programming, pricing and services may vary by market are subject to the terms of subscriber agreement and may change. Visit www.charter.com or call for details. Date Day Sport & Event/Opponent(s) Time 12-16 Wed. MBB at East Carolina 7:00 MTN vs. Gardner-Webb A 9:00 A A 11-21 Sat. S&D in Georgia Tech Invite All Day 12-18 Fri. 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